february 2025
hey friends,
i'm excited to start sharing monthly updates about practice, tea ceremonies, and opportunities for us to gather. thank you for being part of this journey.
january reflections
highlights
- established a new tea & meditation space at my home with an inaugural half-day sesshin
- launched a podcast, doing psychedelic storytelling
- held a fun tea lounge in Milwaukee during a trip over my birthday
recent reading
- The End of Your World (3) – good exploration of the process and effects of awakening
- Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (2.5) – pretty good. had a couple sections that really spoke to what i needed, but wasn't receptive to many other parts
- Zen Flesh, Zen Bones (2.5) – eh decent collection of short zen stories
- currently: Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha – phenomenal so far
big gratitude to:
- Mika and Vanessa for the remarkable new years dinner, setting the vibes right for the year
- Louisa for introducing me to Zikr, which has quickly become a favorite heart practice
- Sophia for bringing me to contact improv, opening up potential identity shifts and a fun new sport
upcoming gatherings
note: i'll be away on silent retreat february 13-17th.
yin & tea
wednesdays, february 12th, 19th, 26th (9:00-10:30am)
an hour of gentle yoga taught by Louisa, followed by tea and reflection
limited to 3 participants per session
social meditation
thursday, february 20th (6-8pm)
an experimental evening of social noting practice (meditation practiced aloud in community)
limited to 8 participants
experience level: all welcome, will provide guidance
tea ceremony: finding stillness
sunday, february 23rd (2-4pm)
a gentle afternoon of tea and presence
limited to 6 participants
to join any events, simply reply to this email. i'd also love to hear any of your own updates or resonance with anything shared
in gratitude,
nicho