by Anni Johnston | Dec 12, 2022 | 2022B, Connection
As we approach the end of another year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our personal journeys, the challenges we’ve faced, and the growth we’ve experienced. One of the most profound insights I encountered recently was a quote by Dr. Gabor Maté, a...
by Anni Johnston | Nov 12, 2022 | 2022B, Happiness
Two weeks ago, I was on retreat with Rupert Spira, and it was a joyful experience. My fellow participants and I were unplugged, unhurried, unscheduled, and unfocused on the details of the outside world. This structure allowed participants to dive deeply into our...
by Anni Johnston | Apr 25, 2022 | 2022B, Meaning
“Our lives are lived in intense and anxious struggle, in a swirl of speed and aggression, in competing, grasping, possessing and achieving, forever burdening ourselves with extraneous activities and preoccupations.” Sogyal Rinpoche, Offerings We live in a world that...
by Anni Johnston | Mar 25, 2022 | 2022B, Resilience
Constriction is something we all feel—sometimes all at once, sometimes slowly over time. It can show up as fear, worry, anger, sadness, or uncertainty. You might feel it in your body: a tight chest, clenched jaw, or heavy shoulders. Or maybe it’s emotional: that...
