Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a spiritual or religious practice?

No belief system is required here. This work does not ask you to adopt new ideas, philosophies, or identities. It simply invites you to notice your own experiences, thoughts, emotions, and sensations as they arise. If something spiritual is discovered, it comes through direct seeing rather than through belief.

Are you a teacher or a guide?

No role of authority is claimed here. What is offered is shared exploration rather than instruction. The practices and reflections come from lived experience, training and ongoing inquiry, there is no suggestion that one person stands above another. This is a space to look together, not to be led somewhere.

Is this suitable if I’ve experienced trauma or addiction?

This work has grown out of trauma and addiction rather than around them. It is offered with deep respect for the nervous system and for the pace each person needs. Nothing here is about forcing openness or “fixing” yourself. We move slowly, gently, and with choice. If strong feelings and emotions arise, support beyond meditation may also be appropriate, and, this is always encouraged.

Do I need to be calm or good at meditation to join?

No. There is no requirement to be calm, focused, or peaceful. Restlessness, resistance, and distraction are not obstacles, they are part of what is noticed. Meditation here is not about achieving a state, but about becoming aware of what is already happening.

Will this make me less ambitious or less productive?

The intention is not to remove motivation, but to remove unnecessary inner conflict. When effort is no longer driven by fear or pressure, action often becomes clearer and more intelligent. Work continues, but with less strain.

What actually happens in a session?

Sessions usually include periods of guided meditation, quiet reflection, and simple inquiry into everyday experience. There is no pressure to speak or share. Silence is welcomed. Everything offered is an invitation rather than a demand.

Do I have to talk about personal experiences?

Only if you wish to. Nothing is required to be revealed or explained. Some people find it helpful to share; others prefer to listen. Both ways are respected.

Is this therapy?

No. This is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. It is an exploration of awareness and attention. For many people, it complements therapeutic work rather than replacing it.

What if I don’t feel anything happening?

That, too, is part of the practice. This work is not about producing special experiences. Sometimes what is noticed first is boredom, doubt, or numbness. These are not mistakes, they are places where awareness is learning to look.

What is the aim of this work?

There is no promised outcome. The invitation is simply to see more clearly: how the mind creates struggle, how the body holds experience, and how presence allows life to be met with less fear and more honesty. Any change that comes from this seeing is its own movement, not something to be forced.

Is this about becoming a better version of myself?

Not in the usual sense. This work is less about becoming someone new and more about noticing what has already been shaping your life. In that noticing, old patterns may soften, not because they are fought, but because they are understood.