Sitting Meditation – Taking in the Good
In this meditation we explore a formal practice for strengthening a resource of “taking in the good.”
Taking in the Good, Part 2
As our continuation of resourcing for challenging times, we examine “Taking in the Good” primarily through the teaching of Rick Hanson, PhD.
Sitting Meditation- Kindness in the Now
In this meditation we explore using an anchor of self-kindness for opening to what is here and now.
Taking In the Good, Part 1
Watching my cats this week was a lesson in the practical grace of taking in the good. We explore this and end with the ABC Gratitude practice of Br. David Steindl-Rast.
Ethics as a Foundational Strength
We are often taught that we should follow an ethical code in order to “be good.” But there is a completely different way of approaching ethics, not as a “should,” but rather as a resource, a foundational strength for living in challenging times.
Sitting Meditation – Body Scan and Energy of Life
We start with a short body scan and then move into an exploration of life’s unfolding energy moment by moment
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Compassion as a Strength for Challenging Times
Today we continue an exploration of strengths and resources for meeting challenging times with a look at developing a compassionate way of understanding all behaviors, our own and others, in this world. Note: I’m working to improve the audio with our new set up. Thanks!
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Letting Go, Part 2
In this podcast, we look at when to let go through the lens of the 8 Worldy Winds, and how to let go through a radical re-framing of welcoming.
Sitting Meditation – Letting Go
This meditation explores the interplay between goodwill, compassion, letting go and welcoming the moment just as it is.
Letting Go
Let go a little, get a little peace. Let go a lot, get a lot of peace. Let go completely, get complete peace. A. Chah Sounds good, but how do we really let go?