After Death, A New Year

Like the sun inexorably returning from the darkest point of the year, something deeply regenerative resides within the earth and in the depths of imagination found inside the human heart. -Michael Meade Dearest Readers, As you know many ... Read more

Author: Ava Louise Stanton, LCSW

Mindful Self-Compassion: An Offering To Yourself

I had a long-time mindfulness practice when I first heard the words: mindful self-compassion. I remember where I was, the impact was so strong. I felt as if someone had looked under AND inside my Zen veneer and seen exactly what I needed. I took the Min... Read more

Author: Allyson Pimentel, EdD

Worldly Winds

Most of us who are practicing meditation today have our feet squarely planted in the activities of the world, juggling busy work lives, family responsibilities, service work, social activism, and/or other commitments. Add the holi... Read more

Author: Trudy Goodman, PhD

Ram Dass is Loving Awareness

In Ram Dass’s room this past Sunday, amidst quiet chanting and harmonium, with his devoted companion Dassima and caregivers nearby, Ram Dass took two deep breaths and was gone from his body. In the days that have followed in his household, the... Read more

Author: Trudy Goodman, PhD

Counting Blessings

I pray you not to love classifications: The thing is like a river, from source to sea-mouth One flowing life. -Robinson Jeffers December solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. The sun seems to sta... Read more

Author: Trudy Goodman, PhD

Has InsightLA impacted your life this year?

#GivingTuesday is the perfect opportunity to embody love this holiday season. When you give to InsightLA by making a one-time gift or becoming a monthly donor, you’re supporting a community that’s become a refuge for so many! We invite you t... Read more

Why Do We Offer Affinity Groups?

Last week’s video brought you up to date on our social justice initiative, Insight in Action. Today we want to share with you another way your donations are impacting our local and global communities - through the affinity groups we offer at InsightLA... Read more

Author: Mark Koberg

A Residential Retreat for those in Recovery

In our Tuesday newsletter, our Executive Director Mark Koberg shared bit about his experience losing a loved one to addiction. (Read below) Thank you for sharing Mark. This past September, in the early morning San Francis... Read more

Author: Martin Vitorino, PhD

Sharing Trans Joy at the First Residential Retreat for the Transgender and Gender Expansive Community

Here is an article that ran in Lions Roar recently that was written by me, Fresh Lev White and Rene Rivera about the First Residential Retreat for the Transgender and Gender Expansive Community. You can read more below. In September, “Creating Joy In C... Read more

Author: Trudy Goodman, PhD

Listening

He didn’t say much; he didn’t have to. The quality of his listening itself was so warm and loving, everyone would relax in his presence. Like my father, my beloved Uncle Jim was wise and focused; he could see the humor in all of our various li... Read more