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Brett
Aug 21, 2022
Tomatoes in Your Face
During this season when we're preparing for the year ahead, what if we acknowledged that there's only so much we can prepare for? What if, i
Brett
Jan 25, 2022
Equanimity
Above it all is awareness, our mindful presence in the midst of the muddiness of life, laughing as it splatters our face. This is equanimity
Brett
Dec 31, 2021
The Space Between
If you're feeling reactive these days, you're not alone. Carving out a space between stimulus and response, through a mindfulness practice,
Brett
Sep 26, 2021
The Kids Are Not OK
Our students may be back in school, but the deep emotional impact of prolonged social isolation is just beginning to reveal itself. This pra
Brett
Aug 27, 2021
A Time to Gather
As we bring our summer stories together in one place, allow yourself to gather energy and vibrance for the coming year, forming a steady, ca
Brett
Jul 11, 2021
The World Unfolding
The newness of the world reveals itself to us when we're open to it. This blog post allows us to encounter the world free from dressing, dra
Brett
Jun 29, 2021
The Great Bratislava Awakening
As we awaken from our COVID slumber, reflect on routines and habits that have held you captive, and align your life with your values. After
Brett
Jun 4, 2021
A Space to Heal
A year of strain on our mental health has created inevitable cracks in our lives. Open a space to heal with this guided practice.
Brett
May 28, 2021
Three Good Things
Gratitude isn't just a feel-good exercise. Years of research document its effect on many attributes of well-being, from better immune functi
Brett
May 21, 2021
Why Isn't Joy Our Default Setting?
While we can't always feel joyful, we can open ourselves to more moments of joy through a careful cultivation of our attention.
Brett
May 13, 2021
The Embodied Mind
Though many people think "mindfulness" is about the mind, the core of the practice, and of our encounter with the world, is in our bodies.
Brett
Apr 23, 2021
The Persistence of Implicit Bias
This week Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder. I heard a story on the radio today that led with something like this: “A flood of police...
Brett
Apr 16, 2021
White Supremacy and Mindfulness
With the tragic killing of Daunte Wright this week, I’ve been seeing the words “white supremacy” come up in media coverage more often....
Brett
Apr 9, 2021
More Loving-Kindness
Last week, I talked about loving-kindness meditation, and offered a basic practice at the end of the blog post. This week’s post builds...
Brett
Apr 2, 2021
Loving-Kindness
There are lots of reasons to worry right now. There are also lots of reasons not to worry. As I watch a row of forsythia bushes turn...
Brett
Mar 26, 2021
Five Tips for Sustaining a Practice
Last week, I talked about how mindfulness is the practice that makes time for itself. Which is all well and good once you have an...
Brett
Mar 12, 2021
We All Need Wandavision
Wait! You might not be a fan of the Marvel Universe. This post is still for you. You might not subscribe to Disney+ (which, to me, is...
Brett
Feb 26, 2021
The Blessing of Boredom
When’s the last time you saw a movie in a theater? Gathered freely with friends? Went shopping for clothes? (And I don’t mean at a place whe
Brett
Feb 19, 2021
Heartfulness
What if we sought understanding through empathy, connection through compassion?
Brett
Feb 12, 2021
Neuroplasticity
You can literally change your mind. Well, I guess what I mean is you can change your brain. It’s called neuroplasticity, and it’s...
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