DHARMAJUNKIES MONDAY ZOOM 7PM (ET)
meeting: https://tinyurl.com/DharmaJunkies/
tonight: OPEN DISCUSSION
Bring your thoughts, concerns, questions or insights tonight for an open community sharing circle.
OPEN DISCUSSION
WHAT AM I DOING?
DO I EVEN KNOW IF I’M NOT HERE NOW?
As we go through life things happen that stop the mind long enough for us to be fully present. Sometimes these moments are beautiful, as in the birth of a child, or a connection with nature that stills the mind. Other times they may be painful … Read the rest
BLOOM
WELCOMING SPRING – I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN
After some nagging resistance, spring has finally come to the Northeastern US. And with that comes a sense of renewal and joy. We feel the freedom of stepping out of our clunky winter garb. We scurry like birds building nests to clean our homes, shop … Read the rest
La RESISTANCE
HEY, SOMETIMES WE JUST DON’T WANNA
Anyone engaged in the progressive paths of life, such as meditation, recovery, learning new disciplines, or developing a skill, knows the dread experience of the don’t wannas! I don’t wanna avoid pizza. I don’t wanna work out, I don’t wanna meditate. Sometimes, I don’t even wanna get out of … Read the rest
ECLIPSE
PARTNERING WITH THE UNIVERSE
Those in proximity to the shadowed path of the eclipse are scurrying to make Air B&B reservations, shoebox pinhole cameras and even wedding plans along the path of totality. There will be shouting, singing, and dancing as the sky darkens. It’s kind of sweet to think of so many of us … Read the rest
REBIRTH
REBIRTH, RESURRECTION, REINCARNATION, REIMAGINING LIFE
Easter and Passover mark traditional acknowledgements of spring and the renewal of life in North American society. Nearly every other culture has an equivalent as the passing of winter into spring is a universal human experience. In temperate climates we see blooming flowers, buzzing bees and the scurry of animals
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DHARMAJUNKIES MONDAY ZOOM 7PM (ET)
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DHYANA PARAMITA – TRANSCENDENT MEDITATION
with Sarah C Whitehead
RENUNCIATION WITH OPEN HANDS
OFFERING ATTACHMENT
After years of study, training and ascetic discipline, the Buddha began a 49-day yogic meditation fast. During this time, he gained mastery over his body and attained relative mental clarity. But, as he was at the point of death, he did not have the strength to fully cross over into awakenment. Perhaps knowing … Read the rest
PATIENCE AND TRUST
DEVELOPING ELEGANCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Patience and trust are talked about in many ways. But I want to look at them from an energetic perspective. How does patience feel? How does it feel when we trust ourselves?
Usually, our stream of thinking runs with a great deal of momentum. The faster we move the more … Read the rest
AWAKE IN TROUBLED TIMES
CREATING THE SAFE SPACE OF LOVINGKINDNESS
Living in turbulent times we sometimes find it challenging to remain present. This may be because living in our turbulent minds it’s equally hard to be present. Yet remaining present is the key to actually participating in life. Life is significantly more rewarding when we are an active … Read the rest