When life gets hard, what if that’s where the magic begins?
October 13, 2025 | 2 CommentsAudio-only version is here.
Meditation practice begins at 11:45
Dear Open Heart Project,
I recorded a short video series a few years ago about how real magic is never separate from our hardest emotions — fear, grief, confusion. Magic doesn’t distract us from pain; it deepens our connection to it, and through that, something mysterious can begin to shift.
I’ve been thinking about this ever since, and now I’m offering something more: a new course called Inexplicable Magic. Over four weeks, we’ll explore how meditation, ritual, and wise boundaries can help us meet the unknown with clarity and compassion — not just as an idea, but as a lived experience.
If you’ve ever felt that inner work matters now more than ever, I hope you’ll consider joining us. The course begins October 21. Learn more here.
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the talk. I love hearing from you, so let me know what you think.
Susan
PS: Here’s the series on painful emotions:
Anger
Attachment
Shame
Jealousy
Anxiety
Distrust
Hatred
Despair
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2 Comments
Thank you so much for this project and meditation. I have purchased “The Buddhist Ennegram”, and I love the way you use the warriors hip paths as the personality points. So cool. The meditation is great and I will join this group.
I appreciate this view so much. I practice this and have learned how this brings peace to my life. Thank you 🙏