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Meditation begins at 10:03
Hello, wonderful person, Before today’s practice, I share a few thoughts in response to a question I hear from you somewhat regularly: how to find a teacher? How do I know who and what to trust? Before today’s sit, I offer a few thoughts. Spoiler: there are no easy answers. With love, Susan
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Meditation begins at 8:46
Hello, wonderful person. Before today’s practice, I share a few thoughts about mindfulness meditation. Is that what we are doing when we sit together? Yes, that is accurate. But it is only 50% accurate. There is another aspect that is equally important. Please have a listen to this short talk to learn more. And let me know what you think... READ MORE
Thanks to all who attended this info session about how a meditation retreat can shift how you live your day-to-day life. To join Susan and Michael on a meditation retreat this summer, learn more and register for the Authentic Presence and the Feminine Principle retreat from June 26th – July 6th here.
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Meditation begins at 9:53
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, Before today’s meditation, I offer a few thoughts about the connection between creativity and meditation. I find that one is very difficult without the other! If you want to explore this topic further, please think about joining me in Austin, TX May 22-26 for a meditation and writing retreat. We’ll spend 4 full days practicing... READ MORE
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Meditation begins at 10:16
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, When the benefits of meditation are discussed, the word “science” comes up a lot. Yay! Love science! Thank you science for proving how awesome meditation is! Your data rules! However, this ancient practice is so much more than a life hack for less stress and more happiness (both of which are fantastic). It is actually... READ MORE
Thank you all who registered for this conversation about bringing together creativity and mediation on a retreat in Austin from May 22 – 26. Following this info session, the retreat was moved to October 16 – 20. Registration for the Fall Sessions: Fearless Creativity: Meditation & Writing Retreat is open. Learn more here. I hope to see you soon. Love,... READ MORE
Hello Open Heart Project, Since The Wisdom of a Broken Heart came out, I’ve had the honor of speaking with many people who are meeting this incredibly difficult life passage with courage and tenderness. We talk about the endless waves of grief, fear, and rage and how one could possibly weather them. We talk about the valuable, hard-won heart opening that can... READ MORE
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Meditation begins at 19:38
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, Thank you so much for being a part of this amazing, beautiful meditation community. Together, we are building something very special–a meditation community based on dharma without dogma. Over the years, some of you have expressed an interest in my personal journey: how I came to the path, what motivated me, and so on. Before... READ MORE
Thank you all who registered for this great conversation about how Buddhist teachings can benefit us in actual, real, everyday life. Registration for my new course, Buddhism IRL is now open. Learn more here. I hope to see you in March. Love, Susan
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Meditation begins at 8:40
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, I received a question recently about offering loving kindness to toxic people while still protecting one’s boundaries. Before today’s sit, I offer a few thoughts. If you’d like to ask a question for me to address in a future video, please don’t hesitate to send. I won’t mention your name or any identifying characteristics. With... READ MORE
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Meditation begins at 12:45
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project practitioners, I am always so glad to practice with you. I know that many of us are thinking about what we can do to create more goodness and sanity in the world. Before we sit this week, I share a few thoughts about where the confidence to do so can come from. Spoiler alert: it... READ MORE
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Meditation begins at 16:15
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project practitioners, Happy new year! May 2024 be the year all beings discover their inherent sanity and decency. Although it may sound improbable, meditation is a direct conduit to such qualities. It introduces space between what we think and what we do, how we feel and the conclusions we draw about self and other. Truly, the... READ MORE
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