Episodes

Contemplating our “elemental” nature is a powerful way of breaking apart a sense of a separate self and understanding how fundamentally we are part of a flow of all things.

Today’s teaching on the poem Birdwings from the poet Rumi, and knowing how to swim safely in riptides.

This week we explored an Akido Story from Terry Dobson and how it relates to our own moment to moment life and practice. (4/14/20)

Today we are looking at the quality of curiosity as inspired by the Unwinding Anxiety app. This is a beautiful app for very practical mindfulness based skills for working with anxiety that can make a big difference. (4/1/20)

In this sharing, we explore the insights of the old Brothers’ Grimm story, The Water of Life, and how these insights relate directly to our lives. (2/11/20)

Sometimes you hear a voice through the door calling you, as fish out of water hear the waves, or a hunting falcon hears the drums. “Come back, come back.” This turning toward what you deeply love saves you. -Rumi In this podcast we explore re-invigorating our practice as a means of turning towards what we deeply love. (2/4/20)

Boundless joy, not to be mistaken for frenzied exultation, is delight in others’ happiness. It banishes jealousy and stabilizes our capacity for engagement. –Anne Klein Today’s sharing is about tapping into the joyous capacity of the heart in order to strengthen and ground ourselves in the midst of challenges. (1/20/20)

This week I share reflections on the 1st Women’s Summit at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, and the power of reclaiming our choice of how to orient in any moment. (12/21/20)

This is the last session related to our exploration of Non-violent Communication, a powerful means, from Marshall Rosenberg, for learning to listen and speak with clarity, wisdom and compassion in alignment with our values. (12/01/19)

“Allow your weakness to become your strength and you will be fine in your life.” This week I share a story and the Welcoming Prayer. (12/3/20)

A beautiful visit to my home church this week inspired deep contemplation on gratitude. (11/26/19)

This is a continuation of our exploration of Non-violent Communication, a powerful means, from Marshall Rosenberg, for learning to listen and speak with clarity, wisdom and compassion in alignment with our values. (11/19/20)