by Tony Zampella | Oct 17, 2022 | Practice, Spirituality
What is the cost of discarding the ethics and wisdom from mindfulness? Is there a way to restore the wisdom for lay practitioners or non-Buddhists? In Part 1 of this blog, I discussed the rise of McMindfulness that emerged from secular mindfulness techniques, which...
by Tony Zampella | Oct 10, 2022 | Practice, Spirituality
Mindfulness has become the elixir for all that ails us. Stress, performance, focus, anxiety—mindfulness is the remedy. However, recently, some have deemed mindfulness as damaging, unsettling, and even narcissistic. Yet these benefits and flaws are often taken out of...
by Tony Zampella | Jul 11, 2022 | Communication, Spirituality
Language is the bridge between our intentions and our worlds. Our relationship to language determines how we wield words to bridge our worlds. We cultivate a generative relationship with words by embracing Wholeness, Truthfulness, and Freedom. A poor acronym (WTF), we...
by Tony Zampella | Feb 14, 2022 | Spirituality, Wisdom
Developing leaders, integrating cultural change, and adopting new views and understanding require “contemplative learning.” This kind of learning ventures beyond accumulating knowledge to confirm beliefs. Contemplative learning deepens vertical growth by increasing...
by Tony Zampella | Dec 18, 2018 | Practice, Spirituality
As we end another year, it seems natural to reflect on it. We take inventory, question assumptions, and pause. The notion of reflection requires a relationship with silence, a willingness to cultivate and appreciate moments of silence. Silence can be a confusing...
