Soul Journeys

Returning from a holiday break. Noticing my dad's absence; contemplating the traditions and processing grief. Entering into semi-hibernation, be with the changes, and heal low-level trauma. Taking care of ourselves and each other, together. Belonging. Livestreamed: 12/30/25

Feeling the Gap. December is my third least favorite month! ;-) Putting one foot in front of the other.. even though I don't know where I'm going! Practice is not about doing anything. It's about being. We have arrived... in harmony with the nature of things. Livestreamed: 12/9/25

Death is not wrong! Gliding into the season of darkness. Considering Vipassana, silent meditation retreat. It's a good time to focus on taking care of ourselves and each other. Everyone is on their own trip. Livestreamed: 12/2/25

Guided breathwork, meditation, and relaxation at the Shala. Grateful we can come together to take care of ourselves, our hearts, minds, and spirits. Reminding ourselves of our many blessings. Livestreamed 11/28/25

There's actually nothing happening TO you! You are the witness of all that is happening. Pleasure arises, discompfort arises, it's not about you! It's not your actions, it's your being that counts! We see people and things not as they are, but as we are. Gratitude, saddness, and grief. Livestreamed:11/28/25

Seasons. We're deep into autumn now. The frolicing and dramas of summer recede to memory. Sunlight lengthens and fades. Leaves sparkle, fall, return home to the earth. We surrender. Let go, into the darkness and solitude of winter. So grateful, for our love, which springs eternal... May we all be loving and lind with each other.

You are the lucky recipients of my existential process. Reflections on my dad's passing and memorial. Rawness, humility, mortality; recognizing our temporal nature; infusion of grief. Essentializing, getting close to truth; love, perseverance, surrender. Livestreamed: 11/25/25

Know your negative feelings; know they are not reality, they are personal interpretations; stop trying to change reality, your identity with "me" is the problem; never identify with the feeling, you don't do anything to be free, you drop something; YOU are the one who needs to change, not anyone or anything. Livestreamed: 11/21/25

Epiphany question: Do I prioritize my love for those who are loyal TO me, or for those who are authentic WITH me? Lessons from my father. Don't seek, just drop your opinions and labels. Suffering is a sign that you are asleep, you're out of touch with reality. Livestreamed: 11/14/25

Creating our sacred journey together. Life feels very full! Dad's memorial a week from today. Self-care: exercise, meditation, napping. Pay attention! Balance. Grieving. Dancing/floating in the Bardo. Livestreamed: 11/11/25

God will be much happier if you wake up and become a loving person than if you worship. Waking up = Self Awarenss. Become aware of what you are feeling, thinking, saying, your motivations and actions. The unaware life is a mechanical life. Paradoxical teaching, "forget the self" and "know the self." Livestreamed 11/7/25

Slowly getting back on the horse. Juxtaposing self-care with stuff to get done. Triaging my day. Navigating this new changing equilibrium world. I've got to nap, meditate, eat well and exercise. Savoring the moments of wisdom, peace, and clarity. Livestreamed: 11/4/25