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Resilience in a Challenging World



Medical Sociologist Aaron Antonosvsky studied the relationship between stress, health and well-being focusing on people who had survived extreme stress with an intact sense of coherence. His work provides another beautiful lens into the resiliency building skillful of offering generosity and service in the world.


Sitting Meditation: Contemplation on Time/Space/Gravity and Now [12.3.24]



Gravity is a mysterious connecting force that is always available as an anchor. In this meditation, we open to a contemplation on the relation between time/space/gravity and this moment now.   Please note: there is no accompanying talk for this meditation.


Growing Grass in Sidewalk Cracks [11.27.24]



Gratitude is confidence in life itself. In it, we feel how the same force that pushes grass through cracks in the sidewalk invigorates our own life.  -Jack Kornfield In this sharing we explore both the openings and challenges of gratitude practice ending with an Inquiry Practice.


Reflection: The Support of Joy



his reflection considers the strengthening qualities of joy, love, and happiness in the face of very challenging times.  I draw heavily from a beautiful short talk and meditation by one of my favorite teachers, Yongey Mingur Rinpoche, on Insight Timer. From the Dhammapada, translated by Thomas Byron: Live in joy, in love , even among … Continue reading Reflection: The Support of Joy