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...