Category Archives: Mindfulness

I Couldn’t See What I Couldn’t See

The journey goes to such unexpected places. Everything old is new again. Just like legwarmers – ugh. I have organically come around, again, to the idea of safety in the present moment. With new insight, and at a new depth. … Continue reading

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Starting the New Year Right

Everyone is familiar with the resolution madness that occurs with what I heard recently called the “Caucasian New Year”. November and December are the biggest months for retail, but I bet for gyms it’s January and February. I can barely … Continue reading

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What is Somatic Experiencing?

As many of you know, I teach meditation, and engage in non dual pointing (guiding a process of self-inquiry) to facilitate spiritual awakening and direct realization of true self. I am also a trained psychotherapist, and I seek to bridge … Continue reading

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The Rhythm of Life

I recently heard this theory of self care (boring word therapists use to describe the relationship to the self) that made a lot of sense to me and expanded my understanding of its importance. It goes something like this: We … Continue reading

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More Isn’t Always Better

Diminishing marginal returns is something we learn about in Econ 101, but most of us don’t internalize what it means for our lives. The more you have of something, the less satisfaction or value you get from an additional serving … Continue reading

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It’s Always Possible to Begin Again

My colleague and meditation challenge participant Theresa was kind enough to write about her experience so far to share with you all. It was wonderful and brave of her to do so, and I hope you’ll be inspired to keep … Continue reading

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Meditation Challenge Update: Seeing Impermanence

So today is the end of the first two weeks of the 2013 Meditation Challenge, and I am still finding the weekends challenging – I’m more likely to roll right out of bed into ski togs or to the farmer’s … Continue reading

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Practicing Peace

Given all of the aggression and fear in the air right now as we head to the polls, this free recording could be helpful in working with such feelings. Check it out soon because I don’t know how long it will … Continue reading

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It’s Not Personal

Facebook post from Takepart.com today: There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally. -Don Miguel Ruiz What would it be like if you weren’t able to take anything personally? What if you … Continue reading

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Upcoming Free Satsang

Mark your calendar – there’s another free Adyashanti radio broadcast this Wednesday, 9pm EST. Just go to the broadcast page before 9 to listen. I plan to tune in. I’ve only ever gotten to call in once, but I’m always … Continue reading

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