
Life As It Is

Psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor discusses the challenges of rediscovering a sense of purpose in the wake of loss.

Pure Activity
How letting go of perfectionism can help us get out of our own way—and can free us up to show up in the world

Personal Reflections Life As It Is
Golden Threads
How we can tap into the goodness and compassion that are always available to us

Licking Honey from a Razor Blade
How we can learn to work with the worldly winds of pleasure and pain

Personal Reflections Life As It Is
The Stream of Our Ancestors
A dharma teacher reflects on the power of getting out of our own way.

Personal Reflections Life As It Is
Women’s Ordination, Past and Present
A cofounder of the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women reflects on the progress that has been made toward full ordination for women—and the challenges that still remain.

Nurturing the Energy for Change
According to meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer, rest and curiosity can empower radical acts of resistance.

Taking Refuge in the Unknown
Writer Rebecca Solnit on finding hope in times of catastrophe

Personal Reflections Life As It Is
Inviting Sorrow in for Tea
In a recent episode of Life As It Is, poet Ross Gay discusses why he believes that joy is a radical and necessary act.

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