"...It starts with the pause. I just pause and I just feel myself and then I just relax. And that relaxing has freed up so much energy in my mind and my body so I’m not so exhausted anymore. And I’ve learned how to listen…" Read more

I had a wonderful day. I learned several things about myself, about how to build a great relationship; it was touching, inspiring, energizing, and a good challenge to put it into practice in daily life.

"I was surprised by what stood out in the 2 day intensive. For one- I found myself filled with gratitude- not the type that’s derived from prying silver linings out of the day. Rather just the natural appreciation for human connectedness when instead of defenses and distraction there’s trust. I think this practice will  be most helpful in my day-to-day interactions. I didn’t realize in conversation how my mind so habitually jumps away to self-indulgent tangents beyond the human in front of me. "

The ‘pause’ is what moved me the most—it’s so obvious and simple—but I hope to keep that with me. I have an enormous amount of gratitude for the evidence and simplicity of this practice.

"I love that we’re all laughing so much, it’s such a joy…"

I think when you speak from your heart, the other person or people we’re with receive the information with that part of their being. It has to make its way to get there, but I think that’s when we’re truthful in the world, that’s where we set our course towards that which is most beautiful, in order to honor life.