“My body is fragile and vulnerable,” I said to myself. “Death will come to me whether I’m prepared or not.” I was walking along a suburban, Florida sidewalk with my trusty mini-Schnauzer, Sgt. Pepper. I breathed out gently through my mouth and looked at a beautiful magnolia tree. Then, a Muscovy duck, with its strange, […]
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The Real Reason We All Struggle to Focus
I’m writing this from a beach town in Costa Rica where I’m decompressing after a wonderful week at our retreat center in the mountains. All week, I’ve been teaching my heart out to the next generation of qigong instructors. It was an incredible week. For those who are curious, I created this video redux, which gives […]
Should Your Mind Be Totally Empty While Meditating?
The year was 1991. I was attending a lecture at Columbia University by Professor Robert Thurman, a famous Buddhist scholar…
Why Tai Chi Is As Good For You As CrossFit
Is tai chi the ultimate mind-body workout?
9 Life Changing Habits That Require Zero Willpower
It’s that time of the year again. Are you excited? It’s time to break your New Year’s resolutions! Woohoo!! If you’re tired of torturing yourself with the resolution nonsense, if you’re looking for a better option, then keep reading…