Events

We hear a lot about "acceptance" and "letting things go." We hear a lot less about HOW to actually do it effectively, and our efforts often leave us feeling like we're banging our heads against a wall. Instead of freeing us, acceptance and letting go end up on that big pile of things we figure […]

At a retreat I attended this past weekend, the teacher shared this quote: "we are that which we seek." During the Q+A at the end, a young woman in the front row asked what this meant. (The teacher said that he wouldn't dream of depriving her of the reward of working it out for herself. […]

Many questions come up when we practice. "Am I doing this right?" "Is this working?" "When's lunch?" In all my years of practice, there's one question I've heard that stands out for its unwavering ability to snap things into focus, invite self-discovery, and spark deep shifts. This session will have a shorter talk than usual […]

Are you finding difficulty -- and discouragement -- with establishing a regular meditation practice? Or perhaps you've discovered some success with meditation on the cushion, but somehow that progress seems to stay with the cushion after you resume interacting with the world ... and other people! ;) Sitting in meditation is a wonderful and integral […]

Have you ever tried to control a situation or a person (including yourself!) in an attempt to increase your own happiness or freedom, only to find that your efforts were wasted ... or even made things worse? Without understanding the true roots (and ironic limitations) of control, we rarely succeed; yet, it is so common […]

Following up on our recent "Calming Your Inner Control Freak" event, "Stop Poking The Bear" will focus on identifying, understanding, and releasing those "vicious cycle" thought patterns. (This will work as a standalone session; "Calming Your Inner Control Freak" is not a prerequisite.) *** TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE ***We'll be meeting at the Lucia Mastrangelo […]

Ah, judgment. Such a loaded term in spiritual circles! Can we ever stop judging ourselves and others? And if not, can we still ... y'know ... walk the path? In my experience, the answer is a resounding YES, and in this session I will share what brought me to that understanding. We'll be meeting at […]