On current books, a meditation from Tara Brach, and the dharma surrounding us in our direct experience.
I. Readings.
Lisa Olivera: When the Ache Remains
Clare Carlisle: Transcendence for Beginners
Norman Fischer: Training in Compassion
Afīf Al-Dīn Al-Tilimsānī: The Divine Names
Joan Didion: Let Me Tell You What I Mean
Not pictured:
Tara Brach: The Courageous Heart Workbook (pre-order now)
Gregory Boyle: Cherished Belonging
Ashvaghosa: The Awakening of Faith
Which book intrigues you most for today?
Anything in particular striking a chord for you in the meditation or talk?
II. This week, on the GoodLife Project Podcast with longtime friend Jonathan Fields: What I’m giving up in order to focus on giving, a few notes on parenting and partnership, and the joy of being with a friend whom I’ve known for decades.
III. Haiku class with dear teacher Natalie Goldberg.
May 23rd, ONLINE. Natalie has been a teacher to me for years, both through her books and in person, and this 3 hour foray into the practice of haiku will light up your writing for years to come.
IV. Function Health.
Staying on top of hormones, metabolic health and more has never been easier. Function Health comes to about $1/day for your year of vital information for overall health. Yesterday I had vials taken for my chosen add-ons (food sensitivities, heavy metals, hormones and cardiac health); next week will be my Annual Lab visit (see below for screenshot). The portal is super user-friendly, helping me to make better choices to support my health every day.
And paid subscribers, our monthly gathering is next week!
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This month’s prompt is from Lisa Olivera’s new book, When the Ache Remains. You choose from these four options on page 9:
Can I hold myself with dignity as I take a closer look at what’s here?
Can I remember what grounds me, roots me, steadies me?
Can I allow something new to unfold, to take shape?
Can I let go of a destination and reorient back toward this moment?
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