Slowing down and being still are not the same thing. This one is about what stillness makes possible, and an invitation to give yourself some.

I recently asked someone to rate their compassion for others. They said 10. For themselves? 7. It left me wondering: can we fully offer others a 10 when we’re only offering ourselves a 7?

People often ask what actually happens at the Do Nothing Retreat. Here’s a look at what opens up in five days of silence, plus a conversation with Robbie Rettmer of Drala Mountain Center about why I created it.

During my Be Still time, I sometimes imagine moving out of my home and leaving my community. Ugh! It’s a revealing test of how attached we are to our identity, relationships, success, and things. So, are you attached?