Warren: One of the greatest days of my life was spending 10 hours with a stranger I met that day, where we only said about 20 words to each other the whole time we spent together. It showed me the true power of presence. This session will focus on strengthening and deepening our ability to … Continued
“Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.” ~ Jane Austin Steph: As a kid, I played a lot of softball in the spring, and in our very first year playing, we didn’t win a single game, except the very last one. I still remember the joy and cheering from our team and … Continued
Joss: Pleasure seems to be receding into the faraway horizon, and then all of a sudden, it’s close again for a moment. Pleasure seems to be something we can be open to, but not something we can force or control. And is there pleasure in opening ourselves to a wider range of feeling, including “bad” feelings. … Continued
James: After almost twenty years of doing it, I still struggle with meditation. I argue with myself about whether it’s the right time of day, should I stretch first, after or instead. More often than not, like a petulant child, I feel sorry for myself that I need do it at all, because my mind just … Continued
Sarah: Tonight’s practice takes inspiration from the “pleasure activism” movement, exploring the benefits of attuning to what feels good and opening ourselves to pleasure in mind, body and soul. We’ll focus on our inner sensations, leaning into what’s pleasant, and see what ensues!