While the world appears especially tumultuous at this time, it is always in flux. Through the structures of government, economy, and community, we attempt to create stability. However, these structures never last, as they are subject to the same impermanence we witness in all that exists. We can see the…
It is normal to feel exhausted right now. Even if you’ve been home, doing nothing but watching videos, it is normal to be tired. It is normal to feel fear. It is normal to be despondent. It is normal to feel relieved that the world has stopped. It is normal…
In early February, I had the honor of spending my Teacher’s birthday with 150 people from my spiritual tradition. As the event planners, my team and I managed every detail to create an experience we hoped would inspire deeper practice and encourage people to work together and learn from each…
The desert always has more to teach. In the past, I came to the desert seeking power. This time I asked to learn about Love. The desert greeted me and my Dharma Center students with the sweet scent of wild flowers perfuming the warm air. Birds cooed and chirped while…
Spiritual Retreats Many people in our society work themselves to the breaking point, and then they seek an escape from their stressful lives. This escape is usually in the form of a vacation. However, they often spend most of their getaway feeling just as stressed as when they were working.…
Rain Storm Rain dowses the earth The ground is unsettled Quakes, floods, mudslides Disrupt the routine of human life Mother is clearing away the stale energy Wind tears through blockages Leaving us and the trees bare Loss A friend fell over in the mud He was long dead but stood…
At some point, I don’t know where or when, I picked up the idea that spiritual teachers should teach for free, that if a spiritual teacher charged money, then it was no longer spiritual. Like I said, I don’t know where this idea came from, but it seems to be…
The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are best discovered through personal experience. When done correctly, meditation brings clarity, joy, and peace. Through consistent practice, the mind becomes stronger and we are able to handle the constant changes life brings with greater ease and grace. The studies have shown these positive…