Intentional Attention

“We need a new paradigm that convincingly shows that humanity is inherently good and thoroughly interconnected. With that understanding, we can finally move from being ego-, family-, and ethno-centric to species-, bio-, and planet-centric.” – Richard C. Schwartz

Negativity bias can be compared to Velcro, and … read more.

Joyful Mind, Joyful Noise

In the midst of injustice and fear for and with our neighbors, of our own personal grief and loss, a Buddhist teaching calls us to “Always maintain only a joyful mind.” Can that be right? Is it possible? Should it be possible? What would it … read more.

Embodying Resilience In Community

Kristi Schuck invites us to consider resilience not as standing alone against life’s storms and persevering, but as the sacred practice of tending to the light within ourselves and one another. Together, we will reflect on how resilience lives in bending and rising, in loving … read more.