Keeping at it

Today's meditation was short. It was hot in my little storage space turned meditation hall, and having slipped away from work knowing I'd only get 15 minutes, my mind relentlessly pulled itself back to thoughts of the tasks ahead. As always, waking up earlier to meditate before work would have been more beneficial. Surprisingly, my…

Setting it down

Before you read: If you're new to this page- this is the new home for my journals as a Buddhist Layperson in California. If you'd like to know more about these journals, check out the introduction, and a short primer on the topic of Buddhism from an aspiring practitioner. May you be well!....................................................................................................... I've been…

Walk it off

I did some walking and sitting meditation this morning, pondering the night before- when I drank all too much alcohol, revisiting one of my biggest weaknesses - The Fifth Precept. It's interesting how much clarity I have about the precepts when my head hurts and I'm realizing I lost an entire day off to something…

Before I Start Rambling

As I stated in the Introduction, these journal entries aren't for teaching Buddhism. I'm far from qualified to teach-- that kind of thing is best left to the professionals. Just to reiterate, A Few Skillful Days is just a way for me to get my thoughts down, and to have something to reflect on later.…

Introduction

This website is going to be the home of some journal entries on the subject of my spiritual pursuits, and the successes (and failures) therein. You will primarily read about what it's like for an average American guy to try and shoehorn himself into behaviors and practices very much contrary to the society in which…