In today’s episode, I share a thoughtful piece from Tricycle: The Buddhist Review titled Silent Underground by Aryavandana. It’s a gentle yet powerful reflection on the unseen roots of our practice—the quiet, often unnoticed ways that mindfulness and compassion take hold beneath the surface of our daily lives. Much like roots growing in the dark, our practice doesn’t always announce itself, but over time, it nourishes a steadier, more grounded way of being. Take a few minutes to explore how what’s unseen within you may be shaping something truly beautiful.

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Today I want to talk about the comfort that comes from knowing that in every situation you are completely safe. You might be thinking…”Thom, that is a nice thought, but not a real one…Have you seen the world lately?”
I have, and I’m sticking by my premise. And hopefully, if it serves you, you might do the same.

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In today’s Tricycle Tuesday, we explore the article The Economy of Grace, a reflection on the quiet abundance that arises when we shift from striving to allowing. Rather than measuring life through effort and achievement, this piece invites us to recognize the grace that is already present—flowing through our relationships, our practice, and the simple moments we often overlook. Join me as we consider what it means to live not from scarcity, but from a place of openness, receptivity, and trust.

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