In these next few sessions, we investigate some orientations and ways of being that are companions to hope. If hope is a muscle that can be exercised to become stronger and more supple, these qualities might be thought of as fascia, or the tendons — complementary ligaments that make the whole viable and sustainable. The wonderful poet Naomi Shihab Nye is win ... Show More
May 2026
Michael Pollan — The Mystery of Consciousness
From Krista: Michael Pollan’s latest book, A World Appears, is an exploration — with scientists and journalists and technologists and spiritual teachers — of what consciousness is, and is not, or might be: from the plants which have always fascinated him, to the new technologies ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2019
The Everyday Gift of Writing | Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye says writing is “an act that helps you, preserves you, energizes you in the very doing of it.” She calls herself a “wandering poet,” and her words point to shining corners of beauty in the world we see every day.
A visiting poet all over the world, Naomi Shihab N ... Show More
6m 40s
Feb 2025
Keeping Hope Alive, Day 7: "Unlocking Tomorrow: Meditations for Peace and Purpose in a Changing World"
This weekly review meditation helps you integrate the experiences of the past week, both the joys and the challenges, to cultivate resilience and keep hope alive. We'll explore what strengthened you, what inspired you, and what reminded you of the goodness in the world. This proc ... Show More
32m 11s
Jan 2024
How Hope Can Heal and Free Us – Part 2
How Hope Can Heal and Free Us – Part 2 - The mature expression of hope includes three elements: the aspiration for manifesting our full potential, a trust that this is possible, and an energy that engages to serve this unfolding. In this talk, we explore the importance of hope on ... Show More
54m 18s
Mar 2023
Why Hope in the Midst of Despair?
On the trails, in silence of an adoration chapel, in the practice of shrugging our shoulders, in the dirt of the earth, in art, bread, a feast with our friends. In other words: practice. This is where Seth and his wife Amber have learned to search for signs of hope, even during a ... Show More
36m 31s