Kalen: Where do our bodies come from? (Think way back) And where is the seat of consciousness…really? This over-culture spins the narrative that we’re highly distinguished units with atomized bodies and psyches. Almost as if a line from a Sharpie marker defines the boundary between us and the rest of the world. (Thank you, Descartes!) … Continued
Katrina: By now, I’ve gotten to know quite a few versions of myself. Some jostle for space on the stage of my awareness, while others work behind the scenes. Building a healthy relationship with all of these parts is no small task. What’s helped me is connecting with them through my body. It’s easy to judge … Continued
Kevin: Does it sometimes feel like our practice pulls us into the weeds? It’s easy to get tangled up in fancy concepts and language, chasing insights and believing that the deepest rewards of practice depend on mastering all the various traditions, techniques, and modalities. This pursuit of the “right” path can lead us to wander a … Continued
Jude: The body and mind are often seen as two distinct aspects of our experience. Thoughts happen in our mind, and feelings happen in our body. But the closer you look, the more blurred the line is between these realms, opening up to the possibility of seeing their interdependence. We can practice in a way that … Continued
Pamela: Consider this an invitation to explore Ego versus Non-Ego, Mind versus Body, Self versus Other. This is a separation and reunion of sorts. We will flesh out (or in) some of the ideas from this month’s newsletter (much more detail to be found there).