Stephen Boss

Therese of Lisieux wrote to her agonized sister about the trial of being displeasing to oneself. No one who has looked deeply into himself evades this fiery trial. Some are overwhelmed by it.  

Strange fascinations

We are fascinated by our bodies but of “The force that through the green fuse drives the flower” we are mostly incurious.

Pain and pleasure

When pain arises, don’t shrink away from it. Move toward it. Invest all your awareness in it. Pain is our best opportunity for spiritual growth. Compared to pain, pleasure is a stalling tactic.

Pleasure seeking

The pursuit of pleasure, whether it’s a needle in the arm or a trip to St. Barts, always takes place against a background of pain. True happiness can only be found inside the self.

Heart garden

How does your heart garden grow? In silence.