Unfortunately, mindfulness and damn near everything Thich Nhat Hanh teaches (read: Buddhism) is not tolerated here, especially in these days) is what it is, I apologize for the feedback you might very well get.

As an economist *AND* a Bodhisattva, I thank you for this post.

I am familiar with the intolerance that you have witnessed and find it best combated in the puzzling proofs of reason that undoubtedly puzzle those that seek to deny that we share a basic common humanity worthy of dignity and our best efforts over destructive enmity.

I posted this (it was carried to me by others) in the hope that someone such as yourself might come upon it and find it to be of use!

Aloha to you, I have long admired your posts. I would encourage you and others interested in his concerns to visit the new Buddhism Group

Since I retired, I have been able to enjoy gardening in my small yard. I'm not really very good at it, but the inner peace I feel when doing what I can to assist nature and to enjoy it is wonderful.

Sometimes the best thing we can do for the environment or our gardens is to let nature find its own way, just harmonize with it, just let it be as it wants to be and feel one with it. I believe that is consciousness, feeling ourselves in harmony with the natural world around us.

Thanks for this post.

I love gardening too. In fact, I think I'll subscribe to the gardening group. I would add though that I have no love for harmony with invasive species!