October 4, 2024 Dear Reader, Welcome to a beautiful Ren Xue tradition: Global Awakening Day. On the first Sunday in October, the Ren Xue community celebrates this special day to help uplift humanity and inspire a more positive direction. Please join this Qifield, spend time on inner reflection, set your intentions for the year, and take part in the Global Awakening Day meditation created by Yuan Tze, Ren Xue's founder. You may wish to spend some extra time in nature, create time for a longer...
6 months ago • 2 min read
September 29, 2024 Courtenay, BC, Canada Dear Reader, It's been awhile since I've written to you. I've had some unplanned busy-ness: water leaks resulting in a complete plumbing overhaul, family things, and new opportunities prompting some deep inner reflection. So today I have a few things prompted by and prompted for inner direction: a question, an invitation for next weekend, and a poem. They offer a few ways to reflect on your inner process, how you'd like to be in the world, and what is...
6 months ago • 4 min read
July 21, 2024 Forks, Washington, USA Dear Reader, I hope this finds you well. Today I offer you a few resources to help you with your life cultivation. I've had people in my writing world ask me for information and resources so I thought I should send those to you as well! The first is a new series on RenXueTV. It's called Wisdom Guided Living and gets to the heart of life, why we are here, and how fundamental change is possible. You can watch Episode 1: A Path to Change and Uplift Your Life...
9 months ago • 2 min read
June 9, 2024 Somewhere in Washington State Dear Reader, Whether you are moving into summer like I am or shifting into winter, I hope you are growing and changing well. I like to look at balance in my life with each shift in season. If you prefer a more playful and poetic look at this topic, you can read my poem A Fine Balance. Here is a brief look at my process in case any of it helps as a starting point for you. Ren Xue's mission is: Zi Du Du Ren This means help yourself and help others. For...
10 months ago • 3 min read
May 12, 2024 Starlight - Cats know how to be in their hearts! Dear Reader, “Going back to your heart” is an important step in maintaining a relaxed, calm, natural and unified state. It’s our home of unconditional love and compassion. It’s our source of trust and Gongjing (true reverence and respect). Unifying with our heart is a necessary prerequisite for cultivating connection with our True Self – Shen. I was recently asked what to do when “going back to your heart” does not feel possible –...
11 months ago • 3 min read
April 28, 2024 Dear Reader, I had a joyful trip down to Fresno, California for a long awaited in-person Ren Xue retreat. It was a long journey with 3 connections but delightful people experiences along the way. My arrival back in Canada had a bumpier landing and a fresh opportunity to have a look at how my patterns are doing out in the ordinary world. I’ll highlight some observations and patterns as I tell you the story. I’m aware there are more-it's ok if you don't email me to tell me about...
12 months ago • 9 min read
April 28, 2024 Starlight - Cats know how to be in their hearts! Dear Reader, “Going back to your heart” is an important step in maintaining a relaxed, calm, natural, and unified state. It’s our home of unconditional love and compassion. It’s our source of trust and Gongjing (true reverence and respect). Unifying with our heart is a necessary prerequisite for cultivating connection with our True Self – Shen. I was recently asked what to do when “going back to your heart” does not feel possible...
12 months ago • 3 min read
April 12, 2024 Mark Basarab, Unsplash WAKE THE BEAR GENTLY Dear Reader, If we think about a pattern as a bear blocking the door to your heart, it may become obvious that poking the bear will most often make it angry and react by attacking. This isn’t helpful. It triggers your nervous system into a flight, fight, freeze, fawn response which is quite the opposite to the relaxed, calm, and natural state needed for effective pattern work. But to make pattern progress and open the door to your...
12 months ago • 3 min read
March 3, 2024 Art by Lauren Raine, Roses & Wildflowers Journal, Spring 2024 Dear Reader, Today I offer you a tale with a smattering of life cultivation concepts. I invite you to read with your heart and take a moment to reflect at the end. What meaning does it hold for you? Years ago, I read The Legend of Condor and Eagle: A Modern Retelling in a writing circle. It was a beautiful and humbling experience to hear how it impacted people in ways I hadn't intended. It touched their own life...
about 1 year ago • 8 min read