by daysofcare | Mar 15, 2025 | Energy
What gets in the way of resting in peacefulness and calm? Sometimes it feels easy to settle, to be present, to practice. Other times, we feel scattered, restless, heavy, or filled with doubt. The Buddha described five hindrances that interfere with our clarity and...
by daysofcare | Mar 15, 2025 | Ethical Self-Discipline
We can think of ethical self-discipline as mindfulness of our behavior. It happens in two parts: first, we become aware of how we think, speak, and act. Then, we apply conscious effort to align these with what leads to greater peace and well-being—for ourselves and...
by daysofcare | Feb 19, 2025 | Truthfulness
In both Buddhist practice and yoga, truthfulness (sacca or satya) is more than a moral guideline; it is a gateway to inner freedom. When we commit to honesty in thought, speech, and action, we begin to dissolve the illusions that bind us. The more we align with truth,...
by daysofcare | Dec 23, 2024 | Wisdom
Celebrating endings and marking the threshold to a new beginning is an essential part of our journey. Let’s gather and honour the effort, growth and insights of our 100 Days of Care Autumn 2024 Live Cohort. Moments of recognition ground us in gratitude and...
by daysofcare | Dec 19, 2024 | Recorded Sessions, Wisdom
The focus for Days 91-100 of the 100 Days of Care is the ‘far-reaching’ attitude of Wisdom (Panna Parami). We develop discriminating awareness first through learning (i.e. hearing or reading ideas), then through practice (applying the instructions both in...
