Sangha of Auspicious Companions

May 6, 2024

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Sanctuaries of Silence

What might happen if we listened deeply? If we really listened? In the tranquil chorus of nature, Gordon Hempton, an acoustic ecologist, experiences silence as ‘the poetics of space’ and ‘the presence of time undisturbed.’ He provides insight into how we perceive our locations based on their unique sounds and the value of true silence in our modern noisy world. Hempton defines silence not as the absence of sound, but as a void of noise pollution created by modern life, and warns that, with the pervasiveness of noise pollution, ‘silence is on the verge of extinction.’ However, all is not lost. As Hempton shows, reconnecting with the silence and sounds of the natural world can be emotionally therapeutic and expansive. As we listen, he suggests, our ego disappears, and we are one with nature. { read more }

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Take a nature walk with mindfulness. As often as you can, spend time in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Schedule regular nature walks or hikes where you and others can practice mindfulness and deep listening. Focus on the sounds of nature, to experience the beauty of silence and the richness of natural sounds.

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May 5, 2024

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Mary Ann Brussat: Everyday Sacred Renaissance

“You really can feel tremendous empathy for the people, but at the same time, compassion is something that’s a little different. Compassion is where you move towards someone to see if there is a way that you can be of help. So not only do you recognize your feelings for someone, but you try to figure out, is there something here that I can do?” In this Awakin Call, Mary Ann Brussat touches upon her journey and work of bringing spiritual literacy to daily practice. For the past several decades, Mary Ann, along with her husband, Frederic Brussat, has co-architected Spirituality and Practice (S&P), an excavation of cultural and spiritual resources across faith, culture, and ethnic lines. What follows is the transcript of the Awakin Call with Mary Ann Brussat in which she speaks about her journey, some heart warming stories of daily spirituality, and a personal take on the gifts of AI and technology. { read more }

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Mary Ann Talks about how the Quality of Reverence practice is important for them in daily living. Reverence for things, people, animals and for Self. Take a moment to pause, and look at what reverence for self would mean to you. How would it look like in action? (For more qualities from which to choose, to practice in your daily living, take a look at the Spiritual Literacy Alphabet in the transcript of the call.)

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May 4, 2024

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Why Multigenerational Households are Making a Comeback

Are you aware that multigenerational living is regaining popularity? As the second decade of the 21st century concludes, we’re witnessing a resurgence in multigenerational households — a trend that has taken many researchers by surprise. The socioeconomic factors from the mid-20th century that altered the nuclear family structure now seem to revert to a pre-1950s model. The disheartening climb in housing unaffordability, reported being at its worst in four decades, is an alarming cause. The data clearly reveals that nearly half of young adults aged between 18 and 29, despite the job market’s robustness, have chosen or been compelled to live with their parents. Yet perhaps that’s not the full picture. Jennifer Molinsky at Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies believes that multi-generational communities have become attractive again in recent years, because “there are a lot of people who want to be surrounded by people of all ages and have those daily interactions.” With this development, there arises an intriguing question: Is the decline in housing affordability rekindling the multigenerational flame? { read more }

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Consider hosting an intergenerational event or discussion in your community. Bring together people of different ages to share their experiences, perspectives, and wisdom. This could take the form of a panel discussion, a storytelling event, or a workshop where participants can engage in meaningful conversations and learn from each other. The aim is to promote understanding, empathy, and mutual respect across generations.

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May 1, 2024

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How Patience Can Help You Find Your Purpose

A two-year study on the search for life’s purpose revealed some interesting observations around the search itself. It can “be a source of stress and anxiety, especially when it feels like everyone else has it all figured out. (Rest assured, others are likely still working it out, too!)” Their study suggests that “practicing patience may be a critical and often overlooked element of a productive and fulfilling search for purpose.” They outline five key findings on how patience may nurture the search that include seeing the big picture, bolstering resilience, creating greater or more thoughtful aims, personal growth and enjoying and being present for the search. { read more }

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Reflect on the ways patience has served you in the blossoming of your life’s purpose.

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