Tibetan Meditation For Relief From Suffering

Tibetan Meditation For Relief From Suffering

To sit with suffering may be against our natural impulse. When witnessing the pain of others, we often shift our eyes away. Because it reminds us of our own fear. Our own anger. Vulnerability. Confusion. Tonglen, a traditional Buddhist practice helps us respond with...
The Perfect Client

The Perfect Client

“He’s the perfect client.” That’s what I tell the San Fran provider that reaches out for a referral. “He’s a dream.” Ty works hard in IT and is a book-at-the-last-minute kinda guy. Fortunately for him, he’s also miraculously lucky...
Sex Work, Living in Two Worlds

Sex Work, Living in Two Worlds

For most of my adult life I’ve lived a double life and straddled two worlds. In fact, I lived like this for so long I didn’t realize I was doing it anymore. It became my norm. As a young mother I felt like I had no choice. There are no coming out stories for sex...