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Making sense of this life we have found ourselves in. Essays on the intersections of Zen practice and science (especially neuroscience).

Photograph of the book Changing How We Choose by David Redish
Changing how we choose
Is there a "right" way to do morality? In Changing How We Choose, David Redish Read more
Talking science with Simplicity Zen
In an interview with Berry Crawford, of Simplicity Zen, we take a look at the Read more
Do we really want to meditate?
Meditation can sometimes feel challenging, or even like another chore in our lives. If we Read more
Contemplating quiet quitting
Instead of quiet quitting a stressful job, take a moment for a contemplative pause to Read more

Where are we right now, in this moment? What is the nature of our reality?  These are the questions that brought me to meditation, and Zen practice, but also to a career in science (specifically psychology and neuroscience). 

Below, you can find links to recent posts about meditation practice, science, and how the two can offer complementary perspectives on this life that we find ourselves in. If you are new to the blog, welcome!  

I’d recommend starting with a couple of the featured posts below, on the ways science can complement our meditation practice, and how metaphors can give us some insight into the nature of our lives. 

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Frosted zinnia
This life is a precious treasure
Our life is a precious treasure, but a fragile one. Like a whirlpool, each life Read more
Electric eel
The invisible world beyond sensation
Meditation involves expanding our awareness of sensation. But, even as our practice matures, we are Read more
Neon whirlpool
A meditation on the breath of our life
In our meditation practice, we hope to better see clearly the true nature of reality. Read more
NGC 3254
Is there a mystery at the heart of reality?
Our scientific knowlege grows rapidly every day, but will we every be able to touch Read more

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