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Mindful Speech

2011-11-16 – Mindful Speech – Deception, gossip and aggressive speech are pervasive in our culture. This talk looks at the roots of these forms of communication, and the way they entrap us in a contracted and separate sense of self. We then explore the…

On November 16, 2011
By Tara Brach

The Space of Presence

2011-11-09 – The Space of Presence – The perception of “there’s not enough time or space” in life blocks our natural capacity for intimacy, creativity and wisdom. Pausing and connecting with the space of presence transforms our entire experience of bei…

On November 9, 2011
By Tara Brach

Divine Abodes: Equanimity

2011-11-02 – Divine Abodes: Equanimity – Equanimity is the mental state of balance and non-reactivity that arises when we are resting in open, wakeful presence. This talk reviews the key pathways to equanimity in the face of difficulty. We also explor…

On November 2, 2011
By Tara Brach

Divine Abodes: Joy

2011-10-26 – Divine Abodes: Joy – Joy is an innate capacity, an expression of unconditional presence with life. Yet for many, it is blocked by our conditioning to grasp after life and to defend against loss. This talk explores how we can develop the s…

On October 26, 2011
By Tara Brach

Divine Abodes: Compassion

2011-10-19 – Divine Abodes: Compassion – We cultivate compassion by letting ourselves be touched by the suffering within and around us. Because our conditioning is to avoid vulnerability, the path of compassion requires courage and purposefulness. As…

On October 19, 2011
By Tara Brach

PMP Exam Reports – some calculated incorrectly

Very Important Announcement! IF you took the PMP Exam between 31 August and 3 October 2011, then your exam scores may have been calculated incorrectly. At Velociteach, we have received messages from Students TODAY (Oct 10) who were affected by this.  T…

On October 10, 2011
By

Unconditional Love for the Life Within

2011-10-08 – Unconditional Love for the Life Within – (Retreat Talk) The tyranny of “should” prevents us from living and loving fully. This talk explores how we get trapped in the identity of a flawed self and the ways a wise attention can free us. Ple…

On October 8, 2011
By Tara Brach

I passed the New PMP Exam!

Fantastic news – we’ve had a Student pass the new PMP Exam! The PMP Exam changed 31 August 2011.  For those who sat for the new PMP Exam after Aug 30), those project managers had to await results from PMI.  PMI advised that the waiting period may be un…

On October 7, 2011
By Bill Yates

Divine Abodes: Lovingkindness

2011-10-05 – Divine Abodes: Lovingkindness – Love is the most basic expression of who we are, and yet it is often obscured by the trance of separation and fear. This talk explores how we habitually armor our hearts, and the training of attention that …

On October 5, 2011
By Tara Brach

Happy Birthday

I’m sequestered in Blue Ridge on a writing retreat. After a sweltering summer, the weather is sharply cooler up here in the North Georgia mountains, and it feels great to build the first fire of the season. September 30 was Velociteach’s 9th birthday, …

On October 2, 2011
By Andy Crowe

Causing No Harm

2011-09-28 – Causing No Harm – The mindstates behind violence–anger and fear–are universal and natural. If they possess us and drive our actions, we suffer. If we learn to meet them with a mindful awareness–if we step out of judgment and angry react…

On September 28, 2011
By Tara Brach

“No one was sorry when he died”

These 7 words are haunting.  In the world’s best-selling book, this short sentence is a sobering summary of a failed leader’s life.  King Jehoram was a horrible leader.  He was a tyrannical, self-absorbed loser who inspired fear and distrust.  And, whe…

On September 27, 2011
By Bill Yates
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