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Walk For Peace Loving Kindness Forgiveness Meditation

January 25, 2026

In yesterday’s post, I described the wonderful experience of having attended one of the public sessions by the Venerable Monks of the Walk for Peace. If you missed it, you can read it here: https://blissfullu.com/2026/01/24/the-walk-for-peace-came-to-the-triangle-area-of-nc-and-i-was-there/ Their spokesperson, Bhikkhu Kannapara, gave us a version of the loving kindness forgiveness meditation. Because their intent is to spread … More Walk For Peace Loving Kindness Forgiveness Meditation

The Walk for Peace Came to the Triangle Area of NC–and I Was There!

January 24, 2026

Today, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared it was Walk for Peace Day in our state. For today, the Venerable Monks who are undertaking a long-distance spiritual pilgrimage across a portion of the United States arrived in Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. The pilgrims are Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center … More The Walk for Peace Came to the Triangle Area of NC–and I Was There!

Motivational Music Monday: MLK Edition

January 19, 2026

Yesterday, I led a meditation for our spiritual center’s service based on something I had read from the Rev. William Barber. Rev. Barber is one of the spiritual leaders based in North Carolina, but actually serving the entire county. In addition to being a Pastor at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, NC from 1993 to … More Motivational Music Monday: MLK Edition

Fight Back with Fierce Joy

January 12, 2026

Let me start with a few confessions… Number 1 was that I meant to publish this yesterday. But Sunday was a busy day for me, so I took my laptop upstairs to finish my post in bed. Bad idea. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you I fell asleep slumped next to my computer … More Fight Back with Fierce Joy

Motivational Music Monday, New Year/Back to School Edition

January 5, 2026

Today is my first day teaching in 2026. I was thinking about this song for my students, but then I realized it’s really what I wish for everyone in my life, including my blog readers. Let’s make 2026 the best year ever!

Why The Star Trek Movies Are My Perfect Hallmark Christmas Movies This Year

December 21, 2025

Happy Holidays Everyone! I like to watch Christmas movies while I do the tasks that don’t require a lot of attention, such as wrapping presents. But I save the best Christmas movies towards the end, when I am really in the Christmas mood. So what I watch earlier in the month can vary. Three of … More Why The Star Trek Movies Are My Perfect Hallmark Christmas Movies This Year

Motivational Music Monday

September 15, 2025

So this song probably makes more sense if you read my Saturday post: https://blissfullu.com/2025/09/13/i-want-the-usa-to-feel-like-home-again/ To be honest, when I was doing my meditation in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk murder that produced that post, it was this song that came to my mind first. So then I meditated what this song had to do … More Motivational Music Monday

I Want the USA to Feel Like Home Again

September 13, 2025

Today is National Positive Thinking Day. But after the week we’ve had, it’s kind of hard to get into that groove. As I was meditating on this, I realized that I don’t recognize the USA I’m living in right now. It is not the like country I grew up in and that I loved. I … More I Want the USA to Feel Like Home Again

Motivational Music Monday: Pride Edition

June 2, 2025

Wow, here we are in June already. June is a month based in love (especially weddings) and accomplishments (high school graduations, sports competitions, musical and dance recitals, etc.). But since 1999, it has also been the official Gay Pride Month (expanding into LGBTQ+ population). While I identify as a female cisgender, I am an ally … More Motivational Music Monday: Pride Edition

Motivational Music Monday, Eid Edition

March 31, 2025

Today is the day that Muslims observe Eid al Fitr as a holiday, as the fasting of Ramadan ended last night at sunset. Last night’s dinner kicked off the celebration, but families and friends continue the festivities today as well. So let’s all enjoy this fun, uplifting song that invites all of us, Muslims and … More Motivational Music Monday, Eid Edition