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"Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says, simply, 'We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.' The illusion is wobbling for me. Teetering, but not yet toppled...[Then the boy's] reply undoes me for good."

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This month we're going to be discussing awakenings, what it's like to leave behind "our illusion of separateness," and how you can use certain methods…

Mar 13

"As I was watching [this video]...I became aware of a subtle source of beauty that is easy to overlook: the most beautiful parts of the video happen…

Mar 10

"Because I’m saying one thing into the silence, I know the other thing I hear is being said to me. The sensation of hearing rather than speaking—of…

Mar 3

Courtyard Conversations are the safe space in the center of my online community where the core members of our tribe can gather to discuss topics…

Feb 23

What to expect from paid subscriber-only posts like this one, including posts about the writing process, musing about life, and links to our monthly…

Feb 17

A private space for us to converse and connect!

Feb 12

"How do you write about the day your life—your self, your relationships, your calling—changed on a dime? It’s daunting to write of something that can…

Feb 11

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