Four questions to cultivate your authentic self

When we are afraid that we cannot think and act as we truly are, we put ourselves on hold. This is how we can begin to let go of our expectations and pressure and kindly get our desires and needs. Key Points Authenticity is related to happiness, confidence and better relationships with ourselves and others, […]
Jack Cornfield and Trudy Goodman – Heart Wisdom – EP. 276 – Healing with Love: The Wisdom of Hope for Difficult Times

Jack Cornfield and Trudy Goodman join forces in the quest for Buddha’s eternal wisdom. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Try online therapy at Betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and head down the path to becoming your best self. “We are beginning to feel that who we are not only limited by world events, but also connected […]
What happened when I stopped being responsible and accepted the fundamental responsibility?

“I can respect those who can put their ego aside and say, ‘I made a mistake, I apologize, I am correcting my actions.’ ” ~Sylvester McNutt I remember being a teenager when I went through this horrifying breakup. I had never had a broken heart before and the pain was unbearable and had impacted many […]
Awakening, halting, vulnerability with Stephen Snyder

Host Michael Taft has included Stephen Snyder Shensey and the practice of Poa Auk Janas, the importance of vulnerability in finding authentic strength, and his two paths for awakening: The Teravada Sessation Three levels of the path and zen siskantaza path, how to balance psychological work, balance of awakening, enlightened anger (and other difficult emotions), […]
Sugar Free Gluten Free Keto Brownie Cake Pop Recipe

These sugar-free brownie cake pops are easier than thinking grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb, keto! It’s better than a typical cake pop and is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Each net curve is only 4.5g! Easy Brownie Cake Pop Recipe Make your kids happy today and make one of these for Valentine’s Day! Seriously, these are the biggest […]
Vegetables and coconut curry rice

This pilaf-style recipe pairs this quick and easy curry rice with fluffy basmati rice served with warming spices, coconut milk and hearty vegetables. What the whole family loves is the perfect comfortable side dish or main. My go-to recipe for making simple curry rice recipes that pack serious punches with delicious nutritious ingredients. Please read […]
Limestone and winter leaves exposed in my garden

February 11, 2025 The exposed limestone slab in the garden below is one of the most notable features of my garden. New visitors often ask me if I brought them. After all, moving limestone rocks is a big part of the landscape design here. We love limestone in central Texas. It’s a good thing because […]