James Baraz is an American mindfulness meditation teacher and speaker. He is the cofounding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and creator of the program Awakening Joy.
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Suffering is inevitable. But James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander argue that responding to pain with compassion, care, and generosity is key to a joyful life.
"Joy is not for just the lucky few–it’s a choice anyone can make." Awakening Joy is an internationally recognized Internet course created by noted teacher, author, and co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, James Baraz.
Ruth and James talk about racism and racial identity and what happens when we talk about race.
When we can see the real villain as ignorance, we can stop demonizing “the other side.”
The Earth is crying out for humanity to be wise stewards of this precious, fragile world. All it needs is enough of us to be part of that contagion of goodness.
Confessions of a Jewish Mother: How My Son Ruined My Life.
Perhaps an annual Earth Care Week or Earth Day won’t be something that we mark on a calendar but rather our natural way of being as a species and as responsible stewards on this amazing planet that is our home.
If you let yourself feel the caring and connection that comes from your heart, you may find ways to put that compassion into action.
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