by Kim Ort | Mar 9, 2020 | 30 Days of Perception, Books, Contemplation, Practices, Wonder / Awe, Workshops
I’ve never been able to sustain a sitting meditation practice, for whatever reason. But this year I’ve committed to doing so by starting out small – minimum ten minutes per day. My goal is not to banish all thoughts but to simply observe how my mind works, to...
by Kim Ort | Nov 27, 2019 | 30 Days of Perception, Contemplation, Openness, Practices, Seeing
”It is only the innocent mind, the mind unclouded by experience, totally free from the past – it is only such a mind that can perceive what is reality. There is no question of ‘how.’ Your mind must not be distracted by the ‘how,’ by the desire for an answer....
by Kim Ort | Dec 31, 2018 | 30 Days of Perception, Contemplation, Perspective, Practices, Seeing
What comes to mind when you hear the word weed (as in the unwanted and reviled plant in your yard)? Weeds are invasive, ugly, and a nuisance for us humans. Or, are they? According to this New York Times article, florists and chefs are looking at weeds in a whole new...
