There's a paradox: from one point of view, I am that. From another, you are not me. I believe it's important to remember both of these viewpoints.
Remembering "I am that" reminds me of the unity of all things. It reminds me that the entire universe is my body—so of course, I aspire to love…
Continue reading
Claudia Escareño-Clark shares some reflections on her group work experience during practicum at Southwestern College. …
Continue reading
You've heard that somehow, somewhere, by working at some obscure place, you might possibly be able to get some of your student loans forgiven. "Yeah, but I've never actually KNOWN anyone who did that--it's kind of like folklore..."
Well, now, one of your fellow Southwestern alumna is here to tell you it is real, and…
Continue reading
For me, the first step in having a great day is having a great sleep—and the first step in having a great sleep is preparing for sleep. I know I'm going to be asleep for about eight hours—and I know that the last hour or so before I go to sleep is a crucial time…
Continue reading
I'm really liking a practice I've been doing: noticing what's about to be born. This works both alone and in conversation.
Alone, this practice goes with reminding myself that I don't know what I'm going to do next. Not knowing makes me curious about it. What actually am I going to do next? I start…
Continue reading
I find that naming expectations helps me avoid and resolve conflict. An unnamed expectation is an unconscious, unspoken, implicit "should" or "should not" hanging between myself and someone else. I'm not saying expectations are a problem—shared expectations are the essence of culture, and culture is what allows us to relate with one another easily and…
Continue reading
"Opportunity to Publish Consciousness- Centered Writing" for Evolving magazine.
If you are interested in writing for Evolving Magazine - A Guide for Conscious Living,
The writers guidelines are listed here:
2019 Evolving Writer Guidelines and check out their website here: www.EvolvingMagazine.com
good luck!
Are you joining us for the 2019 Transformation & Healing Conference, August 21st…
Continue reading
I'm finding I can make difficult experiences more meaningful by using them to cultivate compassion.
For instance, let's say I'm feeling lonely—needing more love and companionship in my life. Feeling lonely can be uncomfortable, and loneliness can seem bleak and meaningless. However, I can make my experience of loneliness more meaningful by using it toward…
Continue reading
Southwestern College Santa Fe, NM