May 6, 2024 |
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Hello you wonderful human. How do I know you’re wonderful? Because you are interested in meditation and your spiritual journey. Case closed. Many of us wonder how we can achieve the inner peace and tranquility of the great teachers we love. This is an excellent quest. However, most of these great teachers (you may notice) are wearing robes. Why? Because... READ MORE
May 3, 2024 |
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April 29, 2024 |
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Hello, I hope you and yours are well. Before today’s meditation, I offer a few thoughts on the Middle Way, as Buddhism is sometimes referred to. No one has to be a Buddhist to benefit from contemplating this middle way. What is it in the middle of? What does it mean to me and my practice? Have a listen and... READ MORE
April 22, 2024 |
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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
April 15, 2024 |
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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
April 8, 2024 |
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Hello Open Heart Project, I recently read an article about a new meditation app that purports to offer meditation instruction via AI generated content meant to teach Dzogchen and Mahamudra. My friends, I literally could not sleep that night. I was so upset. Dzogchen and Mahamudra are among the highest teachings in all of Buddhism. They are never taught without... READ MORE
March 31, 2024 |
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Hello, I hope you are well! Last week, I mentioned that there were three steps we could take to keep our practice firmly rooted in the realm of the spiritual–the mysterious, the sacred, the deeply personal–rather than the realm of self-help which can turn quite aggressive. Our practice is so powerful, but the real scope is glimpsed only when we... READ MORE
March 25, 2024 |
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Hello wonderful sangha, A long time ago, I was talking to my own meditation teacher (of now more than 30 years) about how to create an environment that invites the magic of transformation. Like most meditation teachers, I want to help you go beyond whatever your current challenges may be. To do so, you have to see something you have... READ MORE
March 21, 2024 |
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.
March 18, 2024 |
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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
March 11, 2024 |
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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
March 7, 2024 |
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
