Your introduction to the completely free, online Living in the Now Mindfulness Training.
“Nature Keeps Us Mindful in the Now” Talk and Transcript
“Being Mindful and Skillful with Physical Pain Part 2” Talk and Summary
“Being Mindful and Skillful with Physical Pain (Part 1 of 2)” Talk and Reference Material
“Effortless effort and the state of flow” talk and reference materials
“Skillfully relating to the future: Letting go of fear,” talk and summary
“Relax and release: Letting go of the past” talk and reference notes
If you experience grief, regret, resentment, anger, hopelessness, sadness, fear, and anxiety, or longing for better days you may be living in the past. If you have limiting stories about what you cannot do, achieve, or tolerate, you may be living in the past. Learn how to let go of the past so you can live with peace, contentment, creativity, and freedom.
“Living in the Now: All Forms are Impermanent and Impersonal” Talk and Reference Notes
“Being Generous with the Present Moment” Talk and Summary
This talk looks at what delusions keep us locked in stress, struggle, and denial of what Life is asking of us in the present moment, so that we can be more calm, creative, flexible, and skillful with what is unfolding from moment-to-moment. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, we also ask what, if anything, Life is asking from us in terms of responding to climate change.
"The Universe is a Gift Economy" Talk and Summary
"Appreciate Everything" Talk and Summary
Being appreciative uplifts the heart and mind. Having an attitude of appreciation encourages you to see the good in all people, all beings, all life, and all situations. When you see the good in everything, you are more happy, even in challenging situations. Can a person appreciate a slow painful death from tuberculosis, being unjustly beaten by the police, or contracting cancer? Learn the stories of those wise people who did.