Sitting Meditation- Arriving, Being Available in Alignment with Our Deepest Intention [10.15.25]

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This is a practice of grounding in the physicality of here and now in a way that naturally allows a connecting with our experience in alignment with our deepest values.  This basic practice of the Arriving Sequence comes from Phillip Moffit. It is a beautiful practice, useful not only in formal meditation but also as … Continue reading Sitting Meditation- Arriving, Being Available in Alignment with Our Deepest Intention [10.15.25] →

What is Skillful, Empowering Acceptance?

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Acceptance is a mind/heart quality that is so easily misunderstood… What is the difference between a reactive (i.e. fight/flight/freeze) misunderstanding this quality and an empowering opening to life? How might engaging with “acceptance” actually release some old story that holds us back and thereby free us for a transformative new understanding of life and how … Continue reading What is Skillful, Empowering Acceptance? →

When We Wake Up “Empty and Frightened”

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Night time worries, sleeplessness and morning “dread” are all prevalent as we deal anxiety in our changing world.  In this sharing, we will explore a neuroscience based understanding of why this is so common and how mindfulness practice offers a clear antidote. Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don’t open … Continue reading When We Wake Up “Empty and Frightened” →