The Happy Path
I am an optimist, though it has not always been that way. On the whole though, despite many challenges in life, I’ve been able to
Charlotte Joko Beck
Charlotte Joko Beck (1917-2011) was an American Zen teacher who took up Zen practice in mid-life as the parent of four children. She eventually became
Ice cubes and puddles
One of my favourite metaphors is Charlotte Joko Beck’s where she likens us all to ice cubes, with long spindly limbs, bumping into each other
Can meditation fix anything?
Can meditation fix anything? And if it can’t, then why bother? Meditation practice, particularly in the form of mindfulness meditation, has become part of the
The Relaxation Response
I’m enjoying revisiting a number of books. I first read Herbert Benson’s book “Relaxation Revolution: The Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing” ten years
This is for Everyone by Tim Berners-Lee
As an IT professional, born the same year as Tim Berners-Lee, his recent book “This is for Everyone” is a fascinating tour of computer science.