by Neil McKinlay | Oct 31, 2022 | Buddhist Teachings, Daily Life
I took a tumble in a local mall recently. Making a sharp turn through the gap between a pair of upholstered benches, I discovered there actually was no gap between those benches. A low table occupied the space. Which was a fact that soon had me sprawled on the floor...
by Neil McKinlay | Oct 13, 2022 | Daily Life
It was striking. The moment I stepped out of the grocery store, the soft autumn afternoon engulfed me. ‘Embraced’ might be a more appropriate word here, however. So let’s try again: the moment I stepped out of the grocery store, the soft autumn afternoon embraced...
by Neil McKinlay | Sep 7, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
Weather around these parts has shifted. While most days still get hot – or, at the very least, warm – there’s a coolness in the air that communicates quite clearly: things are changing.It’s tempting to tumble into some sort of narrative about this....
by Neil McKinlay | Jul 12, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
One could – quite justifiably, I believe – look at this world of which we are part and feel concern. Polarization and conflict, political, economic, and environmental instability, aggression, uncertainty, and fear are all prominent aspects of our present...
by Neil McKinlay | Jun 8, 2022 | Daily Life, Meditation Instruction
This has not been an easy piece to write. My schedule is overfull right now. My to do lists are overburdened. Concerns about the present and worries about the future are robust and active. These are coming at me like the crows that sometimes dive toward my head each...
