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Announcing the Earth Holder Newsletter

September 9, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Friends, Here is a link to the Autumn issue of Touching the Earth--an Earth Holder Newsletter in the Plum Village Tradition. It is an offering to help each of us awaken to: our spiritual connection with the planet the experience of mindfulness practice and transformation, and effective actions flowering from community and…

Announcing the New Earth Holder Sangha

August 29, 2015 by heatherlynmann

I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Earth Holder Sangha in the Plum Village tradition. This initiative, developed by more than 25 lay and monastic Order of Interbeing members over the last eight months, is launching first in North America during the Miracle of Mindfulness Tour. The Founding…

10 Reflections for the Mindful Advocate

August 24, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Mindful Advocacy is a spiritual practice with the power to transform injustice and suffering in the world. It differs from traditional advocacy in a number of significant ways. For example, the mindful advocate doesn't lay blame, feed on anger, fear, or hate, or identify enemies to the cause. There is…

What does the writer in you say? Part Four

August 17, 2015 by heatherlynmann

On August 4th I started a four-part series of excerpts from chapter one of Ocean of Insight: A Sailor's Voyage Deep into the Climate Crisis. Parallax Press will publish this spiritual-climate-action memoir in Fall 2016. Now is the time for the writer in you to add your comments to the draft.…

What Does the Writer in You Say? Part Three

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015 by heatherlynmann

On August 4th, I published the first in a series of excerpts from Ocean of Insight--a spiritual-action-memoir in the works. Here is the third installment from chapter one. Again, I invite the writer in you to comment. This excerpt continues to explore the chapter's theme of fear. But here, the story takes a…

What Does the Writer in You Say? Part Two

August 8, 2015 by heatherlynmann

On August 4th, I published part one of an excerpt from Ocean of Insight: A Sailor's Voyage Deep into the Climate Crisis along with an invitation for the writer in you to offer your critique to help make this better book. Below, the story continues. I'm sharing paragraphs from the first chapter, one that explores the theme of fear. All…

What Does the Writer in You Say? Part One

August 4, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Here is an excerpt in need of your review from Chapter One of Ocean of Insight: A Sailor's Voyage Deep into the Climate Crisis (Parallax Press, Fall 2016). What does the writer in you say about the tale? Is it suspenseful? Is the action clear? Do you feel like you're part of…

Summertime Heat is Cranking Up

July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by heatherlynmann

If you're wondering about the summertime heat, it's not your imagination. The global thermostat is cranking up. But how much warmer than normal is the season in your region? This question is important. General concern for the climate is no longer sufficient. If we are to understand the situation enough to take meaningful…

It’s My First Book Deal and We’ve got Work To Do

July 27, 2015 by heatherlynmann

I am thrilled to tell you Parallax Press will publish Ocean of Insight: A Sailor's Voyage Deep into the Climate Crisis in Fall 2016. They are my favorite publisher because they also produce and distribute worldwide the inspiring works of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. With the book deal came a "developmental editor" named Jennifer. I love this…

Walking Meditation: The Practice of Stopping

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Walking meditation can be short or long in duration, depending upon the amount of time available. This exercise supports the practice of indoor or outdoor walking meditation for either individuals or groups. It is offered in three parts: opening remarks, middle contemplations, and concluding words. When practicing alone, read the…

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