Greg Patenaude

Greg Patenaude

Seattle
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Jun
21
The toolbox.

The toolbox.

Meditation is a tool, and as a tool there are many different forms that it takes. Some types of meditation
3 min read
Jun
18
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Jun
16
A metaphor.

A metaphor.

A glass of water. What are the qualities of a glass of pure water? Transparent, clear, refreshing, healthy, reflective surface.
2 min read
Jun
14
A warrior's life.

A warrior's life.

> It is one thing to study war, and another to live the warrior's life. -Telamon of Arcadia
1 min read
Jun
11
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Jun
09
Retreat from the ordinary.

Retreat from the ordinary.

How is retreating beneficial or meaningful? To retreat is to withdraw from opposing forces, an act of moving back or
1 min read
Jun
07
Too many words.

Too many words.

What is the use in saying many words when a few will do? Often it is not enough to be
1 min read
Jun
04
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
May
31
Karmic debt.

Karmic debt.

Your past actions and choices can be heavy.  They can wear on your present state, limit your opportunity, influence your
1 min read
May
28
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read