Karen Maezen Miller on how meditation helps her bring “doing nothing” into everything she does.
About Karen Maezen Miller
10 Vows to Not Make Things Difficult
“Who’s really making things difficult?” asks Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller. Here are ten ways to take care of your end.
Holiday Blues
Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller on enjoying the holiday you’re having, not the one you were hoping for.
Waking Up Alone
Everything changes; nothing lasts. In matters of the heart, this can be hard. Karen Maezen Miller on what to do after the love story ends.
Commentary: We Can Always Do Something
Karen Maezen Miller on the human courage reflected in Christine Blasey Ford.
You Too
When Karen Maezen Miller saw a steady stream of “me too”s coming across her feed, it broke down a barrier between “me” and “you.”
Is it worth sticking with a testy relationship?
Karen Maezen Miller offers her advice on taking a break from a difficult relationship, or sticking with it.
Do Dishes, Rake Leaves: The Wisdom of the Ancient Homemakers
Karen Maezen Miller on how the domestic practice of ancient Zen masters can lead us to intimate encounters with our own lives.
6 tips for getting ready for a meditation retreat
Photo by David Gabriel Fischer.Karen Maezen Miller with tips on preparing for a retreat.
Booooring…
Like, say, staring into space. Or counting your breaths. Or living life just as it is. Karen Maezen Miller on the virtues of boredom. The message comes with good intentions, as do most things designed to inspire, so I click on the link in my email and watch the short video. First I see a […]