I’m intimidated by doctors. I’m nervous around them. I have a hard time sleeping the night before going to see a doctor. I’ve felt that way since I was a kid. I remember back then somehow struggling to make it through a doctor’s visit because I knew at the end he would open a drawer […]

Being gentle with ourselves goes a long way to making our lives feel better. Sometimes I forget and things get difficult. But then I remember to be kind to myself no matter what. I can get there by asking, “What do I need?” And then listening to the first words or images that come to […]

God: Watcha’ up to? Brooks: Just sitting and looking out the window. God: Would you like to hang out? I’ll take you on psychedelic trip through all 57 Universes. Brooks: No, I like sitting here. God: What if we shared a never ending bowl of chocolate marshmallow ice cream? Brooks: No, thanks. God: What if […]

When we slow down, we come back to a simpler place. Where we know. Not anything in particular; it’s an open knowing. A simple awareness. It’s comfortable here. It’s you, without the alterations, without add-ons, or particulars. You can get there gliding in on your breath. Focusing on your breath, gently and simply, takes you […]