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Representing vs. being present

Today we brought awareness to the process by which our minds re-present what we perceive as reality based on what we remember (past) or expect (future). If your eyes are closed, how can you say with certainty that the room … Continue reading

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Taking Off the Lenses of Limitation

This morning we examined how our perceptions, and consequently, our lives, are formed by past conditioning. A simple physical posture, such as standing in mountain, can tell us everything about our entire existence. Are the shoulders rounding in front of … Continue reading

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That’s My Story But I’m Not Sticking To It

This morning in class I shared a simple but powerfully revealing exercise from one of our teachers, Kamini Desai. I sat down, slumped forward, and rested my face on my fist. “What do you see?” I asked. “Depression,” said one … Continue reading

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