Posts by Erin
The Physiology Of Awakening
A note from Carl A couple of weeks ago, when we arrived at the airport in Bangkok, I was moved by the presence of these giant, bad-ass protector statues that lined the terminal. In the few moments that I stood at their ginormous feet, they became a teacher for me. I felt a fiery presence in…
Read MoreMissing Luggage, Bourgeois Suffering, and Blessing it All
A note from Erin: Hi friends, We are sending you Happy New Year wishes from Thailand! I hear there’s a lot of snow back home, and here I sit in a warm, humid hotel room, listening to my son and others splash around in the pool 5 floors below as I type on my laptop.…
Read MoreLooking for the Gold in 2016
A note from Carl: There is a teaching in the Buddhist tradition that goes: “Good in the beginning, good in the middle, good in the end.” In terms of meditation practice, this points to beginning a practice with a clear intention and motivation, then really showing up for the session, and ending and closing with a…
Read MoreThe Cheapest Room & What are You Feeding?
A note from Erin: One of the things I love about reading poetry on the regular is the way it bubbles up from my subconscious at such perfect times. Often, I’d rather hear from Mary Oliver or Rumi or Charles Bukowski or Joy Harjo or Mark Nepo or Pablo Neruda than my own neurotic worries.…
Read MoreWhat to Remember When Walking Out The Door
A note from Carl: Each time I step out the door to go somewhere, I do a quick routine of a self pat-down. Wallet, keys, phone- and, if needed, sunglasses. The gesture is so automatic- my hands know the size and the shape of these objects, and if one is missing, I head back inside…
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