Tears Before Bedtime and How To Be Grateful

Question to monk:

How can I find the time to lead a spiritual life? I have a young family to look after and I just don’t have the time to devote to spiritual practice?

Answer to student:

Your family IS your spiritual practice!

I love that quote and I like to remind myself of it DAILY when things get a little touchy and difficult to manage. My son also gives me plenty of nudges to remember that wisdom as well. A couple of nights ago he gave me a chance to recap some of the biggest learning challenges... [read more]