Jude: Freedom sounds nice, but too much freedom can in fact be very disorienting. So instead, let’s start by finding some stability by cultivating a sense of safety and alignment, so we can let go further into the abyss.
Jude: Our mind wants to understand things, and as a result it creates an identity (who and what we think and feel we are), and also a worldview; what we understand the world to be. Come and explore how these mental constructs support and also limit us, and see how we can play with them to … 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
Jude: Many great spiritual teachers claim we are all one. That is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever heard. I mean, it doesn’t make any sense at all. Like, how could that even work? Well, my Taoist friend eventually explained to me that both duality and non-duality are true. That we are in fact … Continued
Jude: I can tell you, my ADHD mind is far more drawn to novelty and stimulation than it is to peace. The idea of peace can seem daunting, because I know that often when I sit to meditate I don’t find peace; instead I find restlessness and uneasiness, my body telling me something is wrong, or … Continued