Dear friends,I hope you're finding moments of steadiness and care amidst the times we're living through.As I look ahead to 2026, I’m excited to delve into some new teaching and to support those who are sharing meditation with others. What specific me...

Dear friends,We live in a tenuous age. Amid a spiraling ecological crisis, authoritarianism, and genocide, we need voices that help us face the truth without losing heart—voices that can hold both our heartbreak and our hope. Joanna Macy, who di...

Dear friends,In a time when the world can often feel overwhelming, I find myself returning to a simple question: What helps me stay steady and kind, even when things are hard?For me, one of the most powerful tools has been the practice of Nonvio...

These days, I find myself straddling two worlds—the intimate, tender joys of raising small children, and the heartbreak of watching parts of the world unravel. One moment I’m reading bedtime stories, the next, I’m taking in news of climate catastroph...

Dear friends,I'm writing to share a teaching on courage from my weekly group, some upcoming events, and a shout-out to two excellent mindfulness teacher training certification programs that I recommend.Growing Courage One Moment at a TimeSummer's bea...

Dear friends,These days, it feels like nearly every headline brings news of another tragic upheaval—from the outbreak of war in the Middle East to the killing of public servant Melissa Hartmann, a sobering reminder of the political violence in the da...

Dear friends,I hope you're finding ways to keep your heart steady and balanced.My donation-based online course starts this coming Tuesday, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication. The six-week course is a great way to start your communi...

Dear friends,I'm writing to share a few upcoming events, including a talk on wisdom this Sunday morning and my donation-based summer online course, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication.I’m also happy to share that Clear Dharma S...

Join me for my six-week donation-based online course this summer, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication, on Tuesdays starting June 3rd. I’ll also be offering a guided meditation and Dharma Talk on Wisdom: Seeing Clearly in Times...

Dear friends, In hard times, one thing that sustains me is meaningful conversation. With so much pain and upheaval in the world right now, I turned to my friend and colleague Kazu Haga to talk about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability: Heali...