Feelings evolved to guide us towards “good” behaviors and away from “bad” behaviors. But the definition of “good” and “bad” has changed over time, meaning sometimes our feelings no longer serve our best interests. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation Conversation on 6-3-21. More Mindful Living
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The Illusion of Separateness
We are conditioned to believe that we exist as isolated, separate beings. But careful examination reveals that separateness is in illusion. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation Conversation on 5-27-21. More Mindful Living
A Modular Model of the Mind
A description of one popular theory of the mind in which different thought modules compete for conscious attention, based on the emotional charge associated with the thoughts. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 5-13-21. More Mindful Living
Experiencing Unconditional Love
The experience of Unconditional Love is available to us all. Here I describe a personal encounter with Unconditional Love, at the Ancient Resonance Retreat in the foothills of the Rockies. Watch the rest the discussion in Meditation Conversation from 4-29-21. More Mindful Living
How we Lose Touch with our Hearts
Growing up, most of us experience wounds and traumas that teach us to close our hearts and protect ourselves. We develop a protective shell, to shield us from pain, but this also prevents us from hearing our hearts. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 4-22-21. More Meditation &Continue reading “How we Lose Touch with our Hearts”
The Subtle Art of Following your Heart
A personal story of the transition from a head-based life to a heart-based life, including the challenges of making this transition. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 4-15-21. More Mindful Living
Getting Unstuck in Life
A metaphor from white water rafting and a personal example for getting unstuck in life. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 4-8-21. More Mindful Living
A Daily Practice: Reading a Spiritual Book
A daily habit of reading from a spiritual book is a great addition to your practice. Includes tips for selecting the right book for you. Watch the rest of the conversation in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 4-8-21. More Mindful Living
A Conversation instead of a Class
These discussions began as “classes” about Meditation & Mindfulness, but over time they are evolving into a conversation instead. We don’t need any more spiritual teachers in the world, there are plenty, all of these topics have been taught into the ground. What we need now are conversations about how to apply the teachings toContinue reading “A Conversation instead of a Class”
The Grass is Always Greener
A discussion about finding the balance between accepting our circumstances and changing them. See the rest of the discussion in the Meditation & Mindfulness Conversation on 4-1-21. More Mindful Living
Abbey of the Redwoods 