This is a March 19th 2021 Zoom interview/conversation/teaching (experience)/chat with Ms. Beth Upton. For the video version I imagine some of this could appear awkward especially for the audience. While I seem to handle awkwardness with indifference, Beth graces with gentle and pleasant speech. From BethUpton.com: I have been teaching meditation since 2014, and theContinue reading “Well Rounded Meditation and Generosity | In Conversation with Beth Upton”
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An Integrating Presence Meditation at Fat Cat Longevity March 10, 2021
Join meditation 7:00-7:45pm Wednesday, March 10th at http://FatCatLongevity.com downstairs next to Peace Love Coffee at Mary’s House of Healing, St Charles, MO. We plan to start with brief instructions along with a discussion before and after. https://facebook.com/freyflow/ Mary’s House of Healing524 South Main StreetDownstairs at Fat Cat Longevity next to Peace Love Coffee…St. Charles, MO 63301 March 10, 2021 —Continue reading “An Integrating Presence Meditation at Fat Cat Longevity March 10, 2021”
Gender (Confusion?)
Why and how has the topic of gender become so prevalent, pervasive and taken such precedence — appearing on forms, social media bios, etc., often with no opt-out, or room for comment — seemingly overnight, perhaps in a manner similar to The Corona? What are the origins, and who are the major supporters of thisContinue reading “Gender (Confusion?)”
(Mostly Regular/Daily) Virtual Meditation Groups
As previously stated, fortunately or unfortunately, or both, or neither, Zoom services, studies groups, retreats and shorter practice periods are part of meditation practice for folks at this time. There are benefits to both solo meditation and practicing with a group. In a way, we all basically both arrive on earth alone and leave alone,Continue reading “(Mostly Regular/Daily) Virtual Meditation Groups”
An Integrating Presence Meditation: Foundations of Mindfulness — February 10, 2021 At Fat Cat Longevity
This recorded live guided meditation goes through the first three foundations of mindfulness — body; hedonic or feeling tone of pleasant, unpleasant, or neither of these; and mind. (Apologies for the heating system and water feature sounds.) Join meditation 7:00-7:45pm Wednesday, February 10th at http://FatCatLongevity.com downstairs next to Peace Love Coffee at Mary’s House ofContinue reading “An Integrating Presence Meditation: Foundations of Mindfulness — February 10, 2021 At Fat Cat Longevity”
Is Reading This Blog Post Worth $10,000 An Hour?
Is this life activity, what ever it may be, worth $10,000 an hour? This seemingly outlandish question — at least at first anyway — came across my ears recently from a podcast with a former college who recommends continually asking this question. While our paths have mostly diverted — in very valid and beneficial waysContinue reading “Is Reading This Blog Post Worth $10,000 An Hour?”
Meditation Object Detractors
The extent of shaming and shameless proliferation in the meditating mind can sometimes be staggering. (Perhaps drawing inspiration from the hand sketched characters within the artwork from the Beastie Boy’s Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 record) what’s listed below are various forms of mental activity that can arise and fade away during meditation reformulated intoContinue reading “Meditation Object Detractors”
What Happens To Your Mind When You Meditate? | (1/14/2021 — “Ask Us Anything – LIVE” With Denny K Miu)
Repost from Denny K Miu’s Patreon with my (pre-)show notes below: As you all know, Josh and I have done a few AUA (Ask Us Anything) sessions. This Thursday (1/14/2021) we are doing our first AUA Live, in response to a simple but profound question asked by our friend and a new student of ourContinue reading “What Happens To Your Mind When You Meditate? | (1/14/2021 — “Ask Us Anything – LIVE” With Denny K Miu)”
An Integrating Presence Meditation at Fat Cat Longevity January 13, 2021
On January 13, 2021 at Fat Cat Longevity — https://www.facebook.com/freyflow/photos/pb.108551320971215.-2207520000/205343444625335 — on the basement level of Mary’s House of Healing starting at 7pm, please join in meditation starting with brief instructions along with a discussion before and after. Our semi-formal meditation possibilities include a combination of: Mary’s House of Healing524 South Main StreetDownstairs at Fat Cat Longevity next to PeaceContinue reading “An Integrating Presence Meditation at Fat Cat Longevity January 13, 2021”
An Integrating Presence Meditation at Mary’s House of Healing December 16, 2020
Join the 7pm meditation tonight, December 16th, at Fat Cat Longevity, downstairs next to Peace Love Coffee & Vegan Deli at Mary’s House of Healing, St Charles, MO Doors open: 6:50pm close: 7:05pm See a previous example for more information
Integrating Presence 