Rosanne Bostonian

May 23, 2018

Desire and the Chase

Doesn’t it seem that the more we chase the things we want in Life, the more elusive they seem to be? In Buddhist lore, desire and greed...

Rosanne Bostonian

May 14, 2018

Let Your Heart Break

What a curious title, considering that we humans use so much energy trying to avoid heartbreak and its miseries. Why should accepting...

Rosanne Bostonian

Apr 28, 2018

“Despair = Suffering – Meaning”

In his book “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor Frankl documented his concentration camp incarceration during World War I. As a...

Rosanne Bostonian

Apr 22, 2018

The Turkey Trot

I’m one of those people who marvels at living things, so much so that I majored in Biology. The fact that I saw nothing alive during my...

Rosanne Bostonian

Apr 15, 2018

Draining the Swamp

Since I generally try to flip things over to see the other side, I was reflecting on our President’s goal of “draining the swamp.” His...

Rosanne Bostonian

Apr 4, 2018

An “In Body Experience"

My cat Ginger Bear (18 ½ years old) has been struggling with the diseases that beset kitties in later life. That said, with the...

Rosanne Bostonian

Mar 27, 2018

Be-Longing

When I was 5 year-old I was marched off to kindergarten. I had no idea what was going on, but I had motivation to be able to read. When...

Rosanne Bostonian

Mar 16, 2018

Random Encounters

Ever since the “Ear Bud Incident,” I’ve been more conscious of other people, their expressions and moments that can be shared randomly. ...

Rosanne Bostonian

Mar 7, 2018

Family of the Heart

Amazing humans we are! We’ve figured out ways to trace our DNA history and get to know our genetic ancestors. There are options now to...

Rosanne Bostonian

Feb 28, 2018

When the Portal Opens

When you are a fan of positive psychology, there are ideas that challenge the typical approach we humans have about life. Our brains...

Rosanne Bostonian

Feb 19, 2018

Mini-Meditations

The whole notion of “meditating” can be intimidating. We have images of Eastern folks sitting in ashrams with chanting monks in the...

Rosanne Bostonian

Feb 12, 2018

For Lovers Only

Of course you opened this blog because YOU are indeed a lover. You are a lover of sunrises and sunsets. You are a lover of opportunity....

Rosanne Bostonian

Feb 2, 2018

The Ear Bud Travesty

I love that first cup of coffee in the morning! Yes, I can make coffee, but going to the coffee bar at QuickChek (don’t judge me) is...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jan 26, 2018

Less Talkie, More Walkie

The iconic TV personality Judge Judy had a saying, “You have two ears and one mouth for a reason!” She could have said, “You have two...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jan 15, 2018

“Say Yes to the Dress”

Okay… I was on vacation and I confess that I indulged in some shows that I’d normally surf through. I watched a bit of “Say Yes to the...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jan 6, 2018

The Tangerine Tree

Hurricane Irma did its dirty work down in Florida. Many lost much, but by human standards, I was a lucky one. My home is intact and...

Rosanne Bostonian

Dec 29, 2017

Misdeeds of “Knowing…”

We humans hate to say “I don’t know.” Maybe it’s the echo of getting called on in class and not having the answer? As a result, we...

Rosanne Bostonian

Dec 22, 2017

The Speed of Things

It’s not your imagination that everything feels faster. In a mad rush to catch up, we aren’t so mindful and bad things can happen. Here...

Rosanne Bostonian

Dec 1, 2017

Presence, Not Presents!

As the holiday season gets into full swing, what is more valuable is “presence,” not presents! Many of us live like a speedboat skimming...

Rosanne Bostonian

Nov 28, 2017

Heroes

When I watch documentaries on 9/11, war and other catastrophic events, I’m moved by that moment when people know that the odds are...

Rosanne Bostonian's Blogs

Rosanne posts her teachings and observations in this part of Essential Spirit. Enjoy her wisdom and learn from her years of study and practice. We encourage you to engage and share the pearls of wisdom found here. Let this be a space where you find not only information but also a source of inspiration, a platform for discussion, and a virtual sanctuary for your mind and soul.