What we say—and how we listen—matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, a seed of something new.
In uncertain times, love becomes our greatest refuge and source of strength. Love is something we return to inwardly, again and again.
This reflection practice on beginning the new year offers a potent way to step back, nourish wisdom, and recommit to our values.
Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.
True friendship is a key component of the spiritual path and essential support for resilience, wellbeing, and wisdom in life. The Buddha spoke of the importance of having wise companions on the path. This poem reflects on the value of friendship and trust in meditation, Dharma practice, and spiritual maturity. Written at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA.
