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
Guided Meditation, Free Events & Election Resources

Dear friends,I hope you’ve been well. I’m writing to share some free resources and a short, personal update.My wife and I are eagerly expecting the arrival of our second child this fall, and I want to create some opportunities to connect online befor...

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Aug 26, 2024
Re-Establishing Your Center in the Midst of Chaos

Dear friends,As war, political upheaval, and extreme weather unfold around the world, I’ve been feeling the immense uncertainty of our times and reflecting on how dramatically life can shift both personally and collectively. When my wife and I f...

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Jul 19, 2024
Last call: Wise Speech course starts Tuesday

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

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Jun 15, 2024
Wise Speech: Join me online this summer

Dear friends, I hope this note finds you well. I’m writing to let you know about two upcoming opportunities to practice together online this summer.Wise Speech: An Introduction to Nonviolent CommunicationThis six-week, live, online course, spons...

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May 25, 2024
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