
Finding Bliss in the Challenge of Retreat
The teachers’ comments cut through the confusion. The belief that I couldn’t do it, couldn’t meditate properly, was simply another arising within the field of empty awareness.

The teachers’ comments cut through the confusion. The belief that I couldn’t do it, couldn’t meditate properly, was simply another arising within the field of empty awareness.

One thing I gained from this taste of surrender was a feeling of deep peace and tranquility. When I didn’t care if I got what I wanted or not anymore, a true sense of freedom arose.

I Was Iron Ore in the Clear Sky Forge By Ignacio Dirdam Metallurgy, which is the study of metallic chemistry and its
After I’d done it, I realized that before, my ego had felt some sort of power and satisfaction from not wanting to do the task.
Does that resonate? How we randomly own a feeling and make it our reality, whether it feels good or not?
Self doubt – it’s useless and painful.
Newsflash, though – since it is created by thinking a certain way, the good news is that it be changed. In other words:
It’s not necessary and can be transformed
Are you looking for a truly transformative experience? Live and learn in our awakening community over a period of three months.
Are you looking for a truly transformative experience? Live and learn in our awakening community over a period of three months.
Are you looking for a truly transformative experience? Live and learn in our awakening community over a period of three months.
Are you looking for a truly transformative experience? Live and learn in our awakening community over a period of three months.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Southeastern BC, we’re conveniently located near Cranbrook International Airport.
We’re also a beautiful four-hour drive from Calgary, AB, and just one hour from the US border for easy access from Spokane, WA, Sandpoint, ID, and Whitefish, MT.
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