Forget What Things Are Called, and Instead See What They Are

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been inviting you into a contemplation, redefinition, and reclamation of pleasure. We’ve been suggesting that, as Margaret Atwood says, you might find a way, even if for only the briefest of moments, to forget what things are called, and instead see what they are. 

Of course, this is easier said than done. It requires that we slow down and gather our attention, directing our presence into the moment. In our fast-paced, distraction-riddled world, this can seem nearly impossible. 

Just remember, you can start small. Set a timer for one minute, place your hand somewhere on your body, and simply stay with the contact between your hand and your body until the timer goes off. It’s small practices like that one that begin to orient us increasingly toward the deeply nourishing pleasure that is available all around us. It’s practices like this that we will be sharing in all of our upcoming programs, whether we are talking about pleasure, sensation, attunement, trauma, ceremony, or belonging, all of it is built upon a foundation of tangible, experiential practices that you can take with you into your daily life. We hope to see you soon!