Adrien Field
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Adrien Field
This Is What A Tibetan Buddhist Monk Taught Me About Giving And Doing More
In the three days I spent by his side, he was always smiling, his eyes creased in a state of permanent joviality. At the same time, there was a deep calm emanating from the center of his being.
‘I Am More Rooted In Myself:’ The Tradeoff Of Growing Old
Adulthood is freedom; it is the freedom to make your own decisions, your own mistakes.
Surpassing Sexuality
Sleep with whomever you desire, you don’t need to label it.
Your Mind Is So Tired, Let Go, And Melt Into Freedom
When was the last time you just sat quietly, listening, observing without judgment, without any thoughts crowding your mind?
I’m Engaged – I Think
At twenty-six, after eight years of sleeping with men, pursuing casual affairs with some sixty forgotten names and faces, I feel it is time to settle down – with a woman.
What I’ve Learned About Failure
I have never made much money at anything and the anxiety and stress of debt have nearly driven me to suicide, or at least entertain the morose notion at times.
What Is Meditation?
Meditation is a great mystery to many. But in reality, there is nothing simpler – and yet it is precisely for this apparent simplicity that people go on misunderstanding it.
The Agony And The Ecstasy Part II
The puppy, a girl, was afraid and came forward with trepidation, smelling the peanut butter and retreating. She was afraid of anything that moved quickly or loudly. I stayed crouched on the ground, beckoning her to me. Slowly, she came closer and smelled my hand.
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of The Third World
One can live like royalty in the Third World – the only issue is that you’re the king of a cesspool.
All The Unqualified Yoga Teachers
I had assumed that anyone coming to India to attend a course with the goal to receive a teaching certification would themselves be dedicated yogis, coming with years of practice.
What It’s Really Like To Study Yoga In India
I contemplated leaving every hour during those first days.
India Will Teach You Patience Whether You Like It Or Not
Every time I travel to India, I seem to be tested in some way. It’s the universe asking how badly I want to go back, what will I be willing suffer to make it back to the place that I love so much.