The benefits of retreat
The author celebrates three benefits of taking time for retreat, whether at home or in the midst of daily life.
May 21, 2021
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The author celebrates three benefits of taking time for retreat, whether at home or in the midst of daily life.
A beloved family treasure breaks, and the author takes the opportunity to develop a practice of remembering impermanence and letting go with gratitude.
Feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic, racist violence, and climate disasters, the author shares how she challenges the state of ignorance and finds ways to connect with those who are experiencing intense suffering.
The author recalls hurt feelings associated with dating life and breakups, and relates how she uses the Emotional Rescue method by Dzogchen Ponlop to regain calm and perspective when feeling criticized or judged.
In a moment of sudden change, the author takes the opportunity to contemplate impermanence, and recommends two related dharma verses to explore.
The experience of grief, can be physically and emotionally stressful, and that stress is compounded when we’ve experienced multiple losses. The author shares about cumulative grief and suggestions how we can take care of ourselves in such moments.
