New Article: Releasing the Old, Welcoming the New: Tonglen for the New Year

January often feels like a relief to me after the frenzy and expectations that accompany the holidays. November and December are a time when stress runs high for many, reactivity can be easily triggered, and feelings quickly hurt. My heart is often heavy seeing the suffering of the world in those I know and love, in myself, and even in strangers. Being present to the suffering allows compassion to arise. Then it is essential to release the suffering to welcome whatever the next moment brings... Read more.