Mental Health, Mindfulness and Life Reflections
An Injury and a Trip to the Hospital
Disclaimer: This entry contains graphic descriptions of a physical Injury. Reader discretion is advised On 27 April, 2021, I lost…
Spring Subsides, Summer Nears
I went out today for groceries. Already I’ve noticed more cars on the road. Construction projects clog the streets. There is a…
To Stay or Go
It’s been more than six months since my last entry. The hiatus came as a result of some personal difficulties I…
On Anti-Asian Racism. . .
Anti-Asian racism and hate-crime is on the rise. Across North America and Europe, there are reports of racially-motivated assault. These reports make…
Contemplation. . . Tonic or Placebo?
Today, my doctoral supervisor asked me: “what is the purpose of contemplative practice in the midst of this pandemic?” I answered:…
Learning to Stop: Aspiration for Earth Day 2020
The life of the Buddha is composed of many apocryphal stories. One story in particular strikes at our present situation. Here is…
What “Normal” Do We Want?
News outlets are reporting a significant decrease in air pollution as a result of stay-at-home orders. These reports began to emerge…
Solitude Part 2: Aloneness as Social Responsibility
Health authorities have been issuing stark injunctions to citizen across the world. Stay home. Bend the curve. Contain the spread. Here in British Columbia,…
Aristotle on Courage
My wife Pam is an Occupation Therapist who works at an Arthritis Clinic. In anticipation of a staff shortage at Vancouver…