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For quite some time, many of you have asked when we might have some weekend retreats around the U.S. that are more accessible, shorter, and less expensive. In 2025, for the first time – in collaboration with some of the best-regarded U.S. retreat centers – we’re offering four weekend workshops in the following locations:April 11-13 ...
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For quite some time, many of you have asked when we might have some weekend retreats around the U.S. that are more accessible, shorter, and less expensive. In 2025, for
But, when you think about it, not only is your view much better over-the-hill, but the hike is easier. When you’re climbing up that damn hill in your 20s, 30s,
It’s ironic that I reconnected with my subconscious on the subcontinent (India). In my default world, my subconscious is there – just underneath the surface – influencing my behaviors and
Over the course of adolescence and early adulthood, we make our way and, through trial and error, start to understand the habitats that make us feel comfortable and vital. I
Given how much life we still have ahead of us, we shouldn’t forget about our body, but don’t obsess about it either. Think about the activities you want to be
Tangled Up in WordsTangled up in thoughts,tangled up with you,and you, and you, and you.Tangled up with money,tangled in success,in failure, in food, in work.Choking myself with rope,I think it
Know yourself, but not too much. Always make way for mystery. It is when you surprise yourself with a reaction you don’t expect or an emotion that burbles to the
The emergence of wisdom is a lot like teething. Our painful life lessons are the raw material for our future wisdom. And, we learn those lessons in the School of
When it comes to festivals, I tend to use a pair of Burning Man glasses – or, better yet, goggles – when comparing and contrasting any group celebration with that
I often meet people in India and we lock eyes and smile. There’s an unexplainable knowingness. Sometimes, they ask me if I’m Hindu and I reply that I’m “Undo.” I often
It’s a joy to tap into collective effervescence and to feel like we’re back in high school again. So, I felt giddy when I saw this video of the group
The Sixth Man in basketball is a player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves, often being the first player to
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