The Relevance of Mindfulness in a Time of Upheaval

Dear friends, In a recent session at Clear Dharma Sangha, I explored the question, “What role can mindfulness play in meeting collective suffering and the challenges of our time?” Like many of you, I've been sitting with these questions—feeling the t...

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Mar 29, 2025
Love as the Practice of Our Time

Dear friends,I recently returned from teaching a seven-day Metta retreat at the Insight Meditation Society. Metta is the ancient Buddhist word translated as “lovingkindness”—an unconditional goodwill that connects us through our shared long...

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Mar 14, 2025
A New Space for Practice, Reflection, and Connection

Dear friends,One of the most helpful teachings I’ve encountered is the reminder that we don’t have to walk this path alone. While spiritual practice asks us to turn inward, it’s often in the company of others that we deepen, stretch, and grow.These d...

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Jan 25, 2025
Upcoming Events

Dear friends,I'm writing to let you know about some upcoming events including an online hybrid retreat this spring and a "last call" for our early bird discount on my Say What You Mean Online Course Series.January 15: Save up to $70 on Say What You M...

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Jan 14, 2025
Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention

Dear friends,As the new year begins, we may find ourselves in many different places: reeling from the holidays or feeling energized by them, recovering from family visits, lingering with their sweetness, or some combination of these. We may feel...

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Jan 04, 2025
In case you missed it: Say What You Mean Online Series

Dear friends,I'm thrilled to announce the Say What You Mean Online Course Series. These two online courses are the culmination of nearly two decades of work, teaching thousands of people to communicate more effectively.Since my book Say What You Mean...

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Dec 27, 2024
Say What You Mean: New Online Series

Dear friends,I'm thrilled to announce the Say What You Mean Online Course Series. These two online courses are the culmination of nearly two decades of work, teaching thousands of people to communicate more effectively.Since my book Say What You Mean...

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Dec 15, 2024
Personal News & A Gift for You

Dear friends,I’m writing to share some personal news and offer a (very!) early holiday gift.First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent feedback on my last newsletter. I hope that the core of the piece—on working skillfully with grief and...

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Oct 20, 2024
The Seeds of Suffering and Renewal Buried in Grief

Dear friends,Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.I honor the...

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Oct 07, 2024
Growing a field of goodness to meet heartbreak

Dear friends,I'm writing to share some reflections about a practice that's been sustaining me lately, and some new discounts on my book.These days, with so much searing grief over our world, I find myself moving back and forth between nourishing my h...

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Sep 16, 2024