Tillitonse - A Transformational Journey Together

  In sights from a 10 Day Silent Retreat Nov 2022 For the past 10 years, I have taken a week or so away from normal life and gone off to an ashram, monastery or nature camp. Of course, the past two years were an exception. Having just come back from one such retreat, my belief in this practice has only been strengthened significantly.   This time I went to the Tushita Medication Centre in Dharmashala India - a centre based on the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. 10 days of being cut off from one's phone, leading a simple lifestyle, learning from skilled teachers and in the company of 81 other participants from 22 countries made for an immersive experience. And did I mention that except for one hour a day, the rest of the time was in silence?  Here are some major top line benefits I experienced:  Am immense sense of gratitude for my life....this theme visited me repeatedly during the duration of my stay in a myriad ways. This lead to a wonderful ...

  OBI-WAN HAS TAUGHT YOU WELL, YOUNG SKYWALKER! "Welcome home” said Karl Hofmann with a broad smile. As President and CEO of PSI, it’s great how he always make the time for a leisurely chat every time I roll into Washington DC. As I walked into the building, it struck me that 30 years had passed since I entered 1120 19 Street. In 1992, I recall the immediate connect in an informational interview. I had met two other organizations, but the energy of the people I met that day ( Steven Chapman Kadiatu Bachili Judith Timyan and Brad Lucas strongly resonated – Here were a group of people who did serious work without taking themselves too seriously. My tribe! A year later I joined the organization and the love affair began….that continues to this day. Having open one on one conversations with Karl, Michael Holscher and Marcie Cook were insightful and enjoyable. It was a lovely bonus seeing others as well – Julia Roberts , Manish, Nina Hasen and Dorothy. Missed seeing many who we...