You have been sitting for twenty minutes. The thoughts have not stopped – they are still there, loud and insistent, demanding attention. But there is something else in the room… Read more »
In Chinese medicine, it is called 艾 (Ai). In English, it is mugwort. In Europe, it was used to flavor beer before hops. It grows everywhere. It has been used… Read more »
You sit down to meditate. Your mind won’t stop. You’ve tried breathing exercises, body scans, apps. Someone suggests: try burning incense first. You think it sounds like superstition. But here’s… Read more »
You burn the same incense in August that you burn in January. You wonder why it doesn’t feel right in summer. It’s not the incense. It’s the season. Traditional Chinese… Read more »
It’s 11pm. You’re in bed. Your mind won’t stop. You’ve tried everything. Then someone suggests: burn some incense before sleep. You think it sounds like hippy nonsense. But you’ve run… Read more »