Early autumn light & shadow at Daitoku-ji, a temple of the Rinzai tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism in Kyoto.

Layers of colours as spring touches the Japanese Gardens in Portland. While there today, I recorded Episode #6 of the Behind The Thoughts podcast. Link in the bio.

Bonsai Maple tree.

Spring has sprung.

Quan Yin at my favorite Portland Spa, Kanani Pearl Spa. A piece of Hawaii in Portland.

I have a new podcast is up. Called “Behind The Thoughts,” it is for those who would like to start meditating, have sat once or twice but find it hard to keep going, are wondering what meditation is all about, and are lacking a supportive community. Broadcasting two or three times a week, each episode will include a short meditation time, or hit the pause button and meditate for longer.

You can find the podcast on my website. If you have any requests for subjects to cover, just let me know.

Thank you and I hope that you enjoy the podcast.

Full moon over Portland.

City with nautical roots.

Spring in Portland.

View from above. @race4theroses this morning here in Portland.

Early spring skies in the Pacific Northwest.

Flying into the Pacific Northwest this evening under the good care of Hawaiian Airlines.

I haven’t seen this carpet for a while - 2 years since I was here. Back in Portland for a visit.

Sunlight & window.

“Red sky in the morning, shepherds warning…,” and one hour later it was raining!

New creations in Haiku.

New on the blog - I Miss my Meditation Sessions Sometimes. Being comfortable with when routine gets interrupted by life and exploring strategies for meditating on the go.

Stop. Breathe.

“Every time you tell an HSP they are too sensitive, it’s like telling someone with blue eyes that their eyes are too blue.” ~ Elena Herdieckerhoff.

Happy Losar, Tibetan Fire Bird Year 2144.