The Taoteching #31
The Taoteching #31 Weapons are not auspicious tools some things are simply bad thus the Taoist shuns them in peace the ruler honors the left… Read More »The Taoteching #31
Precious Moments
Precious Moments The miser who hoards his wealth but neglects the more important values of life is a figure rightly disdained in folklore and literature.… Read More »Precious Moments
Agenda for the workshop: “Nevertheless, They Persisted; Grief and Hope in Times of Environmental Peril”
Hello, everyone!We are happy to let you know that the Agenda has been set for the January 23/24 Joanna Macy-informed workshop, facilitated by Karen Starz… Read More »Agenda for the workshop: “Nevertheless, They Persisted; Grief and Hope in Times of Environmental Peril”
Freedom from Clock Time
Freedom from Clock Time Clock time is not fundamental; it’s an artificial order imposed on the organic flow of experience. It can rule our lives,… Read More »Freedom from Clock Time
Save the Date: Postpartum Support Circle Begins on January 9
New parents, please join Kim Bessent, a certified postpartum doula, every Friday evening where together, we will create a safe and non-judgmental space to share… Read More »Save the Date: Postpartum Support Circle Begins on January 9
Class Schedule On and Around Christmas
Season Greetings, everyone! Here is the schedule of classes at Lotus Center for the week of Christmas weekend . . . Tuesday, December 23Normal Tuesday… Read More »Class Schedule On and Around Christmas
Fabricating Conflict to Support the Self
Fabricating Conflict to Support the Self The egoic sense of self needs conflict because its sense of a separate identity gets strengthened by fighting against… Read More »Fabricating Conflict to Support the Self
Our Neurotic Tendencies
Our Neurotic Tendencies Surrender also means acknowledging the raw, rugged, clumsy, and shocking qualities of one’s ego, acknowledging them and surrendering them as well. Generally,… Read More »Our Neurotic Tendencies
On Connectivity and Identity
On Connectivity and Identity Perhaps we [humans] made our biggest error in thinking of the world as made of “stuff” to begin with. Fortunately —… Read More »On Connectivity and Identity
Save the Date! Calling Ourselves Back Home with Hana Rose on January 10
Join Hana Rose for a simple yet profound ritual to support wholeness. Parts of ourselves can “break off,” get lost, or stay in the past.… Read More »Save the Date! Calling Ourselves Back Home with Hana Rose on January 10