Pain experienced during meditation is not a failure—it is an invitation to deepen your connection with presence, compassion, and care. One of the most challenging and ultimately liberating aspects of mindfulness practice is learning to be with pain, not to…
Join the Tiny Buddha list Get 20 freebies including challenges, workbooks and more! “With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care as a good friend.” ~Kristin Neff For a long time I carried with me a question that…
Today, the equinox marks the beginning of a new astrological year and a moment of balance between light and dark. This is a powerful energetic turning point for us both collectively and individually, as the natural harmony of the equinox…
Evian, whose friends were also unable to communicate with each other, ran into a different kind of friction. Because menopause was the result of surgery to cure cancer, many of her loved ones thought she should be grateful she no…
Every HSP’s “best life” is different, but they all lead to the same place: finding the purpose and joy that sensitive people long for. Trigger Warning: The following article contains references to sexual harassment. If you are a extremely sensitive…
I used to think that down-to-earth people had some quality that I didn’t have. A deep reservoir of calm that the rest of us weren’t born with. Their days seemed to fly by while I spent mine between anxiety about…
It is not always easy to see someone’s true character. But if you pay attention to the gestures and words they use, you can tell the truth about them. Although we would like to believe that all people are honest,…
On July 19, 2025, the world lost a brilliant soul. Joanna Macya Buddhist scholar, environmental activist and beloved teacher, died peacefully in Berkeley, California, at the age of 96. As a pioneering voice of ecodharma and the visionary behind The…
“Without giving up hope—that there is somewhere better to be, that there is someone better—we will never rest with where we are or who we are.” – Pema Chödrön Hhow do you “appear” at work? We spend so much of…
Question: If you know that a certain person or situation is likely to trigger your pain body, is it better to avoid them altogether, or is it helpful for the development of Consciousness to stay with them and observe your…
