Readers’ Forum: Creating Right Livelihood

Photo by Ganesha.Isis: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ganesha_isis/ This week, I want to tap into the collective wisdom of you, my wonderful readers. One dimension of liberated living that we explore here is how to create work that matters, “right livelihood.” And how to do so in a way that sustains and nourishes us, that doesn’t drain our energy. One of the most inspiring slideshows I’ve ever seen comes from Pam Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate... Read More

October “Love Drop” Call for Action

It’s been a while since we’ve done this, but it’s time to team up with the Love Drop project once again! In the past, Liberated Life Project readers have stepped up to the plate to help families and individuals in need through the Love Drop project. One month, one of our readers even went as far as to donate a car — it was a memorable moment! This month, the Love Drop team is rounding up the love for precious newborn triplets! The goal is to help Jeff... Read More

7 Ways to Practice Micro-Peacework

Photo by McKay Savage: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mckaysavage/ The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything is to succumb to violence…. The frenzy of the activist neutralizes his work for peace. It destroys his own inner capacity for peace. It destroys the fruitfulness... Read More

Report from the Field: Occupy the Present Moment!

I spent this morning at Occupy Santa Fe. Among the hundreds of people who were there to march to the Round House (our capital building) and then peacefully assembled on the lawn there, about 15 of us offered a meditative presence. This was the first “official” Liberated Life Project event, cooked up with a number of people from my spiritual home, Upaya Zen Center, as well as other kindred spirits who joined us. Our banner read, “Occupy the Present Moment.” And... Read More

Finding Freedom in Prison [guest post]

A while ago, I came across the blog One Dress Protest and recognized a kindred spirit. Kristy Powell, the creator of ODP, is wearing one dress for one year to call attention to the ideas and motivations behind how and why we wear clothes. In this guest article (originally posted on her blog), she shares a story of a transformative and liberating moment from her life… August 25, 2011 Last Saturday I got arrested. Having never been arrested before, it feels strange to... Read More

Freedom Friday: The Radiant Edition

Photo by McKay Savage / Flickr Creative Commons Something a little different today… rather than break things up into the usual categories, I’m simply going to share with you three resources that I’ve found very moving over the past week. And then end with a song that ties it all together. These all have a theme – our inherent capacity to radiate and shine. May you do the same in the coming days. In freedom, Maia _________________ • With the death of Steve Jobs this... Read More

The Secret to Having a Good (Great) Day

Image by Julie Jordan Scott / Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliejordanscott/ Today finds me traveling again, California-bound. I’ll be in Southern California for the next few days, then headed up to Monterey and the Bay Area where I’ll be attending a Buddhist Chaplaincy Symposium in Redwood City this Saturday. I haven’t had much time to write over the past few days, but I want to keep my commitment to myself and you to post something... Read More