Black Zen And The Weekly Wellness

When we were growing up, we had a healthy fear of our father. He could give one look and we found some "act right" quick, fast and in a hurry. He smiled often and rarely raised his voice, but something about his persona just said "don't try it with this guy." Thinking on it now, we see how much silent authority and power he had as an individual and as a parent. It's a trait that we as meditators have found to be one of the most useful qualities. Silent authority not only demonstrates strength, but also provides calm in emergencies, comfort in distress, and ultimately, a dependable foundation that you and your loved ones can rely on. In this week's wellness, we're focusing on how to cultivate these traits and how to best utilize them in our day-to-day life...