by John M. DeMarco | Sep 11, 2021 | Learning, Meaning, Mindfulness, Storytelling
September 24, 2021 My first Fitbit is on the way! Yes, I’m very late to the party, but I need new types of tracking and motivation these days to offset the slowing of my metabolism and my body’s overall insistence on growing older and less efficient....
by John M. DeMarco | Dec 30, 2020 | Learning, Meaning, Mindfulness, Storytelling
As I’ve continued to grow and learn, as I’ve thrived and stumbled through various experiences and seasons of life, I’ve noticed that three practices in particular are the most powerful, transformative, and relevant for meaningful living and careers, in the face of...
by John M. DeMarco | Aug 9, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Mindfulness
Buddhism is a natural foundation for racial justice activism. In fact, the Buddha was quoted as saying, “I teach only two things: suffering and the end of suffering.” As I continue to learn more about the pervasive racial suffering in the United States,...
by John M. DeMarco | Jul 19, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Mindfulness
“Mindful Activism” seeks to influence the adoption of policies that reduce the suffering caused by various injustices–and to do so in a compassionate, skillful manner. Such activism, in order to be successful, must first be about “being”...
by John M. DeMarco | Jul 3, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Mindfulness
The ongoing impact of the systemic racism that has plagued our country since 1619 (long before we were even the “United States”) can be reduced through new laws, policies, and changes at every level of government. It can be lessened through criminal...
by John M. DeMarco | May 19, 2020 | Mindfulness
20 years ago today I graduated with a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, en route to just under four years of pastoral ministry in The United Methodist Church of Florida. I’m very grateful for my three years at Asbury. I had...
