Spring, war, and poetry

Dear friends,  It’s been a while since I’ve written. Life with small children plus work has a way of filling most of the space—and then some.As the season turns, the days carry a weight that keeps asking me to pause and reach out. We are li...

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Apr 04, 2026
Where Do We Turn When the Ground Shifts?

Dear friends,  As the ground shifts beneath us and we witness global upheaval, I want to offer some reflections on how spiritual practice can help us rise to meet the moment.  From renewed devastation in Gaza to acts of state viol...

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Jan 31, 2026
An invitation for the new year

Happy New Year. I hope you’re finding moments of strength and clarity amidst as we begin this new year.This January marks one year since the beginning of Clear Dharma Sangha, my weekly online practice community. I started the group to create a p...

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Jan 10, 2026
Forgiveness, Grace, and Beginning Anew

Dear friends,  As 2025 draws to a close, I want to offer some reflections to nourish the heart—an invitation to soften, release, and begin again.  Many today carry a distinct heaviness. With all that’s happening in our world, it’s...

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Dec 20, 2025
How to Stay Grounded at Family Gatherings

Dear friends, Thanksgiving approaches, more holidays are just around the corner, and with this season can come so many feelings: from joy and sweetness to anxiety and loneliness. If you’re grieving, the season can bring new waves of heartache.In toda...

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Nov 22, 2025