Finding our place amidst heartbreak and a polycrisis

Dear friends,I’m excited to offer a rare, half-day of guided meditation practice on Saturday, May 4th, plus a host of other upcoming online events. Next Saturday, we’ll gather in community, settle our bodies, and nourish the heart, all in service of...

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Apr 28, 2024
How to Speak Your Mind So Others Can Hear You

Speaking your truth is a distinct and powerful skill.When we care deeply about something—whether it's the health and safety of our family, equity and justice, or our children’s future—it can be challenging to get our message across in a way that othe...

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Mar 23, 2024
Is meditation the right medicine, right now?

Being a parent is rocking my world. The joy fills me. Yesterday morning, I wandered through our neighborhood with my son as he explored the early spring flowers and citrus trees with pure wonder.Yet, by the end of each day, my wife and I are exh...

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Mar 09, 2024
How to Keep Caring Amidst So Many Crises

Dear friends,I’m writing with a short personal note and some upcoming events. It’s been a while since I sent an email, so first I want to offer a warm welcome to those new to my emails!I’ll be speaking about my new book, Your Heart Was Made...

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Feb 15, 2024
Join me tomorrow online (and throughout the month)

Dear friends,First and foremost, happy new year. I hope this calendar year brings renewed well-being of body, mind, and spirit for you, your loved ones, and all of our communities. As we bring in the new year, I invite you to join me for an event onl...

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Jan 03, 2024
How to Navigate Holiday Conversations with Family

Dear friends,The holidays can bring a range of emotions—from joy and celebration to stress and loneliness. For those grieving, the season can feel bittersweet, making the absence of a departed loved one all the more poignant. Many feel understandably...

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Dec 17, 2023
Finding Gratitude in Times of Grief

Dear friends,This Thanksgiving holiday, as I reflect on both the beauty of gratitude, the pain of history and the violence in our world, I share some reflections from my new book, Your Heart Was Made For This.May we each nourish our hearts with grati...

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Nov 22, 2023
How to Keep Your Heart Strong When The World Is Burning

Dear friends,This is a short note to share a few resources for these challenging times, plus a celebration.If you're in need of something to nourish your heart or restore balance, I've posted some recent guided meditations on my website along with a...

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Nov 18, 2023
Letting the Heart Open and Close During Difficult Times

Dear friends,I want to thank each and every one of you who wrote in response to my last post—to those expressing appreciation, as well as those sharing critique. Please know that I take your words to heart deeply. I am in a phase of listening and dis...

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Oct 29, 2023
Last Call: Say What You Mean starts this Thursday

Dear friends,This is a hard time for many of us. I'm still teaching my annual online communication class, and am sending this email as a reminder before it begins.Say What You Mean, Part I starts this Thursday. This is the last time I will teach this...

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Oct 16, 2023