I wrote this in 2016 when my mother died. I have come to realize that all my endeavors are neither grand nor failures, just in the middle. Here is where my worst anxiety and depression began. I look back and see I have progressed, emotionally. Alas, my poetic prowess is still C- at best. I am adrift My anchor gone; I am unable to captain alone… I steer the best course I know But still… I strike other ships passing, doing damage Having to stop Having to repair, regroup How can I avoid running aground? Striking the rocks Sinking this ship… completely...

Sometime go outside and sit, In the evening at sunset, When there’s a slight breeze that touches your body, And makes the leaves and the trees move gently. You’re not trying to do anything, really. You’re simply allowing yourself to be, Very open from deep within, Without holding onto anything whatsoever. Don’t bring something back from the past, from a memory. Don’t plan that something should happen. Don’t hold onto anything in the present. Nothing you perceive needs to be nailed down. Simply let experience take place, very freely, So that your empty, open heart Is suffused with the tenderness of true compassion.

(I tried this once already but it didn't seem to publish, so sorry if this comes up twice!) Hi all 😊 I'm Nikky, from Wiltshire in the UK. I took part in one of Alistair's courses several years ago and it really helped with some specific fears I had at the time. Since then I've had a daughter (now four) who is wonderful but not fond of sleeping through the night! I've also been having some health issues that come with lots of anxious waits for results. As someone who suffers with health anxiety anyway, I need a bit of a hand again to calm the chatter and panic. Very much looking forward to joining you all for some sessions.

Looking forward to learning and sharing. Vicky x

Hello Everyone! So pleased to be a part of this group learning and growing together. I’m from Rhode Island in the United States.

Hi everyone, Thought some of you might be interested that there is a 3-hour online meditation "retreat" with Mingyur Rinpoche tomorrow (Sat 30 Nov, 15:00-18:00). Sharing the link here - https://events.tergar.org/events/detail/three-life-skills-Mzc2. Kindest, James

Hi everyone! Alistair mentioned something about a new (online?) course to come, on Milarepa(?). Is it already available for bookings? Cause I cannot find it anywhere...

This is an excerpt from the fascinating chat we had in this morning's Monday session (24th April 2023). @Mechteld-Hanna Derksen was speaking about the guilt we can feel when there is so much suffering around us and I was picking up that thread: