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WE MUST HAVE COURAGE
How do we connect to our inner – and collective – strength during these challenging times?
Deep Connection and Collective Renewal with Restore NYC
In May, I co-led a retreat that was part of a larger initiative through the Garrison Institute’s Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) program to support the staff of Restore NYC. This extraordinary organization stewards powerful, trauma-informed work serving survivors of trafficking and exploitation. I am still deeply moved by my time with the Restore team – filled with lasting inspiration, profound gratitude for their vital work. . .
Crossing the Commons: From Inner Change to Systemic Change
By David Bollier “Be the change you want to...
Earth Day Reflections on the Planet and Her People
As we honor this year’s Earth Day celebration, we find ourselves reflecting on human relationships with nature and the complex ecologies that have supported life on Earth for millions of years. As a species, it’s clear we face a quandary rooted in mindsets that separate people and nature. However, cultivating gratitude, community resilience, and deep relationship with the land offers a hopeful path for a more harmonious future.
The Ecological Turn
Bridging Wisdom from Contemplative Traditions...
Exploring Wellbeing Economies
In a world grappling with rapid and...
Finding Awe in Nature
By Stephen Posner in conversation with Kim...
Grounding and Depolarizing
Creatively exploring the scientific meaning of grounding with diverse ways of knowing this concept can lead to insights for mindful action and collaboration.
Two-Eyed Seeing
The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative partnered with See Change Sessions to introduce the power of applied contemplative practice to a new diverse audience at the February 2024 See Change flagship event in Vermont.
This partnership helped a community of change agents engage with contemplative practice to develop insight into inner change, embrace innovative social presencing practices, and build capacity for collaboration and compassion while addressing today’s pressing social and environmental issues.
How to Practice Effortless Mindfulness
Effortless mindfulness is the letting go of attention, thought and present moments in order to open to an already awake awareness that is naturally focused, compassionate and non-conceptually intelligent in the Now.
Doughnut Economics Action Lab
Doughnut Economics: A Framework for a...
Reflections on AI and Spiritual Imagination
On May 30th, the Garrison Institute hosted an...











