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
Steph: As someone who grew up on the West Coast, the Water was always my place to find peace. When times were good, and times were hard, I would find myself running alongside it, sitting by it and watching, or finding rest and connection. The Water has always been my solace, my balm for healing, … Continued
Jane: I love the winter. I find it the most peaceful time of year, with all the permission to stay cozy indoors. But what I love most about the winter is walking in it. My very definition of peace is walking in the muffled silence of the snowy woods. This year, though, I’m struggling with an … Continued
Laurie: How can you find peace amidst the chaos? There’s only one place to find it, and that’s right here, right now. Even if the unwanted is here, like tension, worry or restlessness, relax and let it in. Let it in all the way to your bones. The mind says it’s bad, keep it away, but … Continued
“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés Caitlin: This practice will focus on consciously resting and relaxing the body as a means of cultivating an internal, felt sense of peace. … Continued