Category Archives: Jan 2026

January 1 – Opening the Month with Intention

Dear Friends, Today we begin by setting an intention for the month ahead. At this time of year, we are often encouraged to make New Year’s resolutions – goals about what to change, improve, or fix. Resolutions tend to be future-focused and outcome-oriented. They can be useful, but they can also carry pressure: succeed or fail, keep up… Read More »

December 31 – Welcome!

Dear friends, Thank you for choosing to be part of this monthly offering. This marks the eleventh year of this shared practice, and I continue to be grateful – both for these teachings and for the presence of everyone who joins in this month of exploration. This month, we will be exploring the elements – earth, water, fire,… Read More »

Belonging to Nature: A Month with the Elements

Dear friends, I will be offering daily meditation emails again for January 2026. Are you interested in participating? As in previous years, I will send an email each day throughout the month of January. This year’s theme, Belonging to Nature: A Month with the Elements, offers a gentle, embodied exploration of the Buddhist elements – earth, water, fire,… Read More »