see you next week. xoxo justine listening itself is an art. when we listen with a still and concentrated mind, it’s possible to actually be responsive to what the words are saying. sometimes deep insights come in a flash, unexpectedly. –joseph goldstein Continue reading august 31 = no class

respect leads to caring–a quality of impeccability in what we do. respect and faith nourish each other and give birth to many skillful actions. as we foster the quality of respect in our lives, we can also begin to see the world in a different light. the tone of caring that arises from giving respect can transform how we interact with society. we begin to … Continue reading respect leads to caring

we each need to make our lion’s roar–to persevere with unshakable courage when faced with all manner of doubts and sorrows and fears–to declare our right to awaken. –jack kornfield Continue reading lion’s roar

My personal response to Governor Perry’s prayer rally, The Response, held on August 6, 2011: http://jhvonline.com/my-response-p11627-159.htm Continue reading My Response

sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “i will try again tomorrow.” -mary anne radmacher Continue reading courage

you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. -joseph goldstein Continue reading olas

let us live simply in the freshness of the present moment, in the clarity of pure awakened mind. -matthieu ricard Continue reading awakened mind