Stories of new beginnings

Stories of new beginnings

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Finding steadiness and stability — a practice for distracted minds, by Rohan Gunatillake

When life pulls us in a million different directions, it’s easy to feel distracted. The harder it is to quiet our minds, the more difficult it can be to find the moments of peace that are so essential to our well–being. In today’s meditation, Rohan guides us through three tools t ...  Show more

On board with my dad, by Mark Nepo

As an author and poet, Mark Nepo has spent decades writing about spirituality and serenity. But his life wasn’t always as calm as it is now. Growing up, Mark feels challenged by the demands of his perfectionist father and struggles to feel seen. Years later, after surviving a bat ...  Show more

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