“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ~W.B. Yeats For a few years of my life, I was lucky enough to have a semi-nomadic lifestyle. A...

Today, countless shoppers will embark on their annual Black Friday shopping spree—seeking out all the perfect gifts at all the perfect prices.In fact, this Black Friday weekend is expected to break records. 74%...

“Whatever is in memory is also in soul.” ~Saint Augustine, Confessions Memories of my father are etched deeply in me—not for what he accomplished as a surgeon, a pilot, and an outdoorsman, but for...

“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention.” ~Pico Iyer On a...

Hi friends! As you may recall, when I posted a while back about relaunching the Tiny Buddha shirts, I mentioned I would soon have three new shirts available for purchase. I’m excited to...

Fifteen years ago, on a Saturday morning in Vermont, my neighbor introduced me to a truth that would change my life: Owning less can revolutionize our daily existence.Oh, I’m not sure she meant...

“If you put shame in a petri dish, it needs three ingredients to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgment. If you put the same amount of shame in the petri dish and douse...

Can you remember the last time someone was unexpectedly kind to you? I’m guessing at least some of the people in your life are kind to you on a regular basis. Or at least...