Jude: What does it mean to celebrate? Well in my 20s I had a very particular idea of how to celebrate. It definitely wasn’t healthy. My body wasn’t happy. But now I’m opening up to a more fundamental form of celebration, simply through an appreciative presence, and acknowledging what’s meaningful. Join us in a quiet and … Continued
Luke: When in an unfamiliar social or professional situation, have you ever encountered yourself choosing to not say anything out of fear of saying the “wrong” thing? I have. Even amidst abundant curiosity and interest, I’ve chosen not to say anything. It leaves me wondering what my six year old self would have done? Would he … Continued
“If you carry Joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.” ~ Carlos Santana Stephanie: A joy-filled life is not one devoid of suffering or grief. A joyful life recognizes those true, albeit sometimes fleeting, moments of joy, and strings them together like a popcorn garland hung on a tree for one cohesive, enveloping experience. … Continued
James: In both interpretations of the phrase, it’s right here. As in: with the world, consonant with how it is supposed to be, for it can be no other way. Also, the opening into a new one that fits us ever better. This is the tension we walk as meditators, the movement between these two. The … Continued