How do we learn to meet ourselves, just as we are, in a way that provides an internal sense of safety? Erich Fried, translated by: ANNA KALLIO - It is nonsense says reason It is what it is says lov

We look again at the necessary nourishment of an internal sense of safety that is not dependent upon having things be the way we want them to be-- this time primarily from a spiritual standpoint, draw

This meditation draws heavily from Amanda Blake of Embright Organization and the field of somatics. Much as we would know we can rely on the support of a strong mature tree, this mediation uses the im

We come back again to safety, connection and respect this week-- this time with inquiry questions to consider these qualities for yourself. Consider a time in your life where you know something about

Again, drawing from the field of Somatics understanding that an inner sense of safety, connection and respect are foundational for our well-being, we use the body as a focus in cultivating these qual

Just as sunlight, water and soil are basic nutrients for plant life well-being, safety, connection and respect are basic nutrients for our own human well-being. In this sharing we explore how we might

This meditation considers how opening in the direction of safety, connection and respect is useful in our formal practice.

This week we explore inquiries around the challenges that arise in practice and what skillful ways we might be learning to work with them.

Your hand opens and closes, and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. - Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the tw

Chenoos are Native American mythological angry monsters. Looking at a Chenoo story from Joseph Bruchac is a beautiful lesson in how we might use mindfulness to meet both our anger and fear.