Coping with Fear, Anxiety, and Panic During the Pandemic
During this current health crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, nearly all of us have experienced moments of fear and anxiety. Perhaps it was concern for the health of a loved-one, the loss of a job, or a general sense of dread due to imagining a dystopian future. And that is probably just the tip of the anxiety iceberg! How can we manage panic, fear, and anxiety? The first thing we can do is to understand what these feelings really are, and then we can use our minds to settle into a state of equipoise. The good news is that anyone can learn to do this.
As published on Buddhistdoor Global, July 2nd, 2020
Whatever Arises in Your Mind, Be Present
How does meditation work? Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon say it gives your distracted mind a job. With practice, you can learn to be present with whatever arises.
As published on Lion’s Roar, February 25th 2020
Discovering Radical Happiness
A Tibetan Buddhist master, Phakchok Rinpoche, and a veteran Silicon Valley engineer-entrepreneur and Buddhist meditation teacher, Erric Solomon, make a great combination in their book, Radically Happy: A User's Guide to the Mind (Shambhala Publications 2018), sharing with humor, simplicity, and deep understanding, their knowledge and experiences in the path to finding a genuine and sustainable happiness.
Buddhistdoor Global talks with Erric Solomon about the basic ingredients in the book.
Here’s How Practicing Gratitude Can Get You Out of the Comparison Trap
Being mindful of what you have can bring you happiness.
As published on Thrive Global, March 12th 2019.
6 Ways to Take a Pause and Reset During the Work Day
The good news: Even just stopping for a minute can make a huge difference.
As published on Thrive Global, February 18th, 2019
Creating a Confident Mind
How to behave more like a lion and less like a dog.
As published on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Fall 2018.