When we’re at peace, deeply in touch with the fundamental okayness of existence, just resting in being, we have free attention to notice what matters. Then we naturally ask big questions. We have the resources to face the challenges we’d normally rather not think …
A Sacred Enactment in Mutuality and Bearing Witness
Each new day — and each new breath — is a new beginning. I notice that as I grow, I deepen through cycles of both sobriety and lightheartedness, and the wonder of existence keeps doing its glorious striptease for my open heart. We’re alive at a time of great hope and great …
Things are far too serious to lose our sense of humor
My teacher defined humor as “freedom from the implications of experience.” It seems to me that this liberating stance is precisely the orientation we need if we are to meaningfully engage our crazy time and wicked problems — ecological, political, social and cultural. Last …
A Magenta Solstice Message from Terry
I’m writing to wish you a blessed solstice. Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the ancient time for hunkering down, reflecting, and noticing what remains in the still point between days getting shorter and longer. It’s also the natural cycle closest to the end of …
evolve Magazine 2017 interview—Terry Patten & Pawan Gupta
I invite you to check out my interview in the latest issue of *Evolve* magazine, along with Pawan Gupta, in a rich exploration of the dynamics and relationship of personal and cultural trauma and healing. Looking outside, we all see the woundedness of our world. Looking …
So Much to Be Grateful For — Even With So Much to Grieve
This year, as I get ready for Thanksgiving, I’m feeling deeply grateful for the miracle of life and its cycles, and the many blessings I enjoy living in Northern California. This year I am especially grateful that I have just finished a major labor of love. My new book, A New …
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