Most of us are a little lonely, even in a crowd.

We long to be truly known — and yet something in us resists it. To be seen is to risk being rejected. To open ourselves is to expose our most tender places. So we keep a careful distance, even from the people and the divine presence we most want to draw near.

In spiritual life, we name this honestly: we are ambivalent about intimacy. And then, we move into a greater vulnerability anyway.

Becoming a practitioner, in essence, is an increased commitment to come to know yourself at the deepest level. Next, it is an intention to share your freedom and compassion with the world in the way that only you can.Practitioners enjoy a number of benefits at Lower Lights: This monthly retreat, meditation instruction and developmental coaching, priority registration for events, and discounts on our offerings. Drop-in’s are also welcome.