Humans are social creatures. Even the most introverted and reclusive among us carry the innate desire to belong.
As relationship psychologist Esther Perel explains: we heal in community. ‘Self-care’ culture can be misleading. True self-care and self compassion are not about going off to ‘sort ourselves out’ and then re-engaging in relationships and life when we’re doing better.
Transformational growth, healing, and insight take place in healthy community where we can nurture safe connections, receive support, and build trust.
When I show you my vulnerabilities, fears, and struggles, and you meet them with compassion, understanding, and acceptance, I learn that I am enough as I am. My relationship with you helps me heal my relationship with me.
Even though current culture and digital evolution means we’re physically apart often these days, it is possible to be together emotionally and psychologically.
Online group meditation is a reliable anchor not just to keep ourselves centered but to keep us healthily tethered to a caring community that’s on the same path as us.
Despite what you may think on days when it feels like (almost) everybody is driving you mad, a sense of belonging in a community is an undeniable part of a healthy and fulfilling life.
Showing up for communal meditation practice:
- Keeps you accountable and regular
- Makes it easier to maintain your practice
- Gives you something to look forward to
- Helps you refine your technique
- Enables deeper experiences within a collective field
- Builds connections with people on the same path as you
- Ensures you have the support you need to keep going when difficult emotions arise or you’re navigating difficult experiences
As renowned Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh wisely explained, “you cannot achieve awakening by locking yourself in your room...you need to choose friends in the practice who are stable, on whom you can rely.”
Find a sense of connection, belonging, and support for your practice by joining one of our groups.
All our groups are designed to give you practical community support around a specific topic or theme that’s currently present for you. Explore our groups here. Once you’re part of our community, you can join as many groups as you wish.
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