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Alone together – maintaining social connection in times of quarantine

by Kate | Apr 8, 2020 | connectedness, kind promises

One of the keys to well-being identified by the folks at Science for the Greater Good at UC Berkeley is social connection. Social connection simply means feeling like we belong and feel close to other people. That feeling of connectedness helps us be happier and...

An open letter to my elected representatives re: the state of the earth

by Kate | Sep 27, 2019 | Advocacy, connectedness

Today and a week ago, millions of people around the world demonstrated to bring your attention to the climate crisis. It’s easy to go on with daily tasks and get caught up in the usual political wrangling. Our challenge is to interrupt our routines with bold action to...

Dedicating the merit

by Kate | Apr 17, 2019 | connectedness, kind promises

I was recently part of an online discussion about how to make each meditation session more sacred. The conclusion? Become conscious of your connections with other people/living beings. As you sit down to meditate, our teacher suggested, think of all the communities...

Skillful thoughts make rich soil for happiness

by Kate | Mar 21, 2018 | connectedness, kind promises, Transformation, Vulnerability, Well-being

It’s spring and time for gardening metaphors. It’s snowing outside in Minneapolis and yet this feels like winter kissing us goodbye. The temperature and the soil are warming, ready to make a hospitable environment for plants. Gardeners know, though, that enriching the...

Rick Hanson on the “why” of meditation

by Kate | Nov 21, 2017 | connectedness, Gratitude, Love, meditation

Last week, I was privileged to hear psychologist and Dharma practitioner Rick Hanson speak (online). His topic: Neurodharma: Practicing Meditation with the Brain in Mind According to Hanson, there are three basic needs that we share with all animals: safety,...

Everything is connection…

by Kate | May 24, 2017 | connectedness

These last few days, I had the privilege of watching the online Mindful Relationships Summit. Here is some wisdom from Dr. Harville Hendrix: The universe is connection. Everything is connecting to everything, everywhere all the time. Since we are threads in the...