Pre-party anxiety is a feeling of dread that makes a social event seem awful before it even starts. I smiled shyly at my therapist. He was just asking if I had done my “homework”. In this case, my task was…
Editor’s note: This article was updated in July 2026 to ensure accuracy and relevance Ideapod editing standards. The term “self-love” usually comes pre-packaged. Bubble baths, spa days, an expensive candle, caption under a flattering photo. Somewhere along the way, a…
Some of the most thoughtful things a person can say are not impressive on the surface. “I don’t know.” “I have to think about that.” “You may be right.” None of these lines dominate the conversation. They create space in…
We often treat physical health and mental health as if they lived in separate boxes. In fact, they are closely related, and one of the most reliable ways to support your mind is also one of the least used: moving…
Some are easy to place within minutes. Know the role they want to play, the opinions they will offer, and the approval they seek. Others are more difficult to reduce. They are warm but not eager to please, they are…
THE Avatamsaka (or A wonderful flower arrangement) SutraThe Buddha says that “all sentient beings are fully endowed with the wisdom and virtues of the Buddhas,” but “due to delusions and attachments, they do not realize this.” Tenshin Reb Anderson –…
A student once told me that he felt guilty every time he missed a study session, even though he had passed all the deadlines in a week. He doesn’t worry about grades. Guilt, specifically the way you feel after letting…
The following poems are from From here to herea collection of poems by the great Chinese poet Lan Lan. On Wednesday, July 22, Tricycle will be reading at the Poetry Society of America in Brooklyn, featuring Lan Lan, Wang Jiaxinand…
Called the Four Immeasurables, the practice cultivates four intentions or states of mind that are integral to the Buddhist path: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. While this basic transmission is common to all forms Buddhismdifferent schools offer different ways of…
The stream of incoming energies continues to rise and swell, reminding us that transformation is a deliberate and meticulous process. Today we encounter a powerful intersection that requires us to balance a deep inner cleansing with a sudden, forward-moving evolutionary…
