Posts filed under: Spirituality

A sanctuary close to home

I took an extended walk with M in the afternoon, and was unexpectedly taken over by a deep sense of serenity.  M fell asleep in her stroller soon after we...... Read More

Dream analysis

Dreams are a window into our unconsciousness.  According to Carl Jung, who was a contemporary of Sigmund Freud, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and...... Read More

Working with imagery

Many people have the experience of seeing spontaneous images in their mind.  The imagery seemingly appears out of the blue, and it’s often puzzling why and from where it arises. ...... Read More

Babymoon at Lake Tahoe

P and I just returned from a three-day babymoon vacation in Lake Tahoe.  Returning home, I experienced a sadness that was absent from our previous get-aways.  I felt a deep...... Read More

Reflection on a five-day meditation retreat

I came back yesterday from a five-day silent meditation retreat at Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz.  I reflected on the experience, during which my mind became more focused and stable...... Read More

What love feels like

One quiet evening, my friend and I shared unusual experiences in our lives.  I recalled recent dreams and events that brought me unexpectedly to tears.  In one of those dreams,...... Read More