Let’s be honest, the 30’s were a rough patch. For me, the awkward equivalent of puberty in the late 1980’s. But now that is over. 40 is here!! A little less stupid, a little more refined. Ya, I like the sound of that. I will be taking a short leave of absence at the end …
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Whether it’s politics, the devastation of our habitat, or your personal truth; fall 2017 is revealing more than we care to admit. From my side of it, I look at all this as a time of necessity. A time like no other. Opportunity is the obvious route. But then there is the Fear. Natural, even advantageous, …
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In this episode of the BigTreeMind podcast Paul Lara and Lana talk about their practice and what it means to be a better human. We also talk about wise use of sexual energy, student teacher dynamics and intimacy. This episode would not be possible without the support of Fitzroy Facey, Kimberly Miller Pryce and Emerset …
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‘Being relaxed, maybe not so important. Pass these tests, pass them well.’ These are the words that rang in my head the other day as my twisted perception released itself from judgment and self centered arrogance. I’m an intense kinda guy. My meditation practice has helped balance me out, no doubt. The QiGong and Tai …
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In California it became clear as day. My go-to mode of operation, triggered by all the familiar features, is no longer working for me. Heavily reinforced techniques that take hold when I go unconscious (aka autopilot, aka habitual), are in the way of what I want. In a split second with the right surroundings I …
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