Hello, my name is Matt, or Matthew, or sometimes even Mateo, depending on my mood and the environment I’m in 🤣. I teach yoga and meditation here at the Abbey, and it’s been a long, strange, winding journey that led me here. My journey started on a worldly path, studying biology, training to be aContinue reading “My Journey to Love”
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A Path of Love
Love can be a path to transform our lives and change the world. Learn more in this homily given at Grace Good Shepherd Church / Abbey of the Redwoods on 9-26-21. You can watch the full service here: Sunday Worship Service 9-26-21 Sign up for the weekly Embracing Love Zoom meetings here: Embracing Love ZoomContinue reading “A Path of Love”
Love as a New Spiritual Paradigm
One new spiritual paradigm is a path based solely on love: loving ourselves, loving our lives, and loving the world. Watch the rest of the conversation in Embracing Love 9-9-21. More Heart-Centered Living
The Only Thing You Need to Do
There is only one thing you need to do to take the next step on your journey… Watch the rest of the conversation in Embracing Love 9-2-21. More Embracing Love Practices
The Next Step on Your Journey
What if the next step on your journey is much simpler than you think? Here is a different way to think about your healing/spiritual/self-realization journey. Watch the rest of the conversation in Embracing Love 9-2-21. More Heart-Centered 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
Discussion is Crucial for the Spiritual Path
Spiritual teachings are only meant to be the the start of a conversation, discussion of these esoteric topics is essential in order to practice and integrate them into our lives. See the rest of the discussion in the Meditation & Mindful Living Conversation on 3-25-21. More Mindful Living
The Spiritual Path in a Nutshell – Part 2
A discussion on the essence of the spiritual path, Part 2 – the balance of the physical and the mind. See the rest of the discussion in the Meditation & Mindfulness Class on 3-18-21. More Mindful Living
The Spiritual Path in a Nutshell – Part 1
A discussion on the essence of the spiritual path. See the rest of the discussion in the Meditation & Mindfulness Class on 3-18-21. More Mindful Living
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