Four Common Nonduality Questions Answered 13053 eli@irest.org Thu, 10/13/2022 - 23:01 We all find our way to meditation and philosophies like nonduality for similar and different reasons. As our practice evolves, it’s natural for questions to arise and to want to translate nondual teachings into practical understanding that feels fitting for our modern lives. In the post below, iRest Founder, Richard Miller, PhD offers four illuminating answers to questions we’ve wondered about and perhaps you have too. A note on the term “Being”: Being is not conceptual. It’s a state to be experienced firsth ..read more

Nurture Your Eco-Resilience Through the Wholeness of Nature 13827 13053 eli@irest.org Wed, 04/20/2022 - 23:01 We like to think of nature as a place for recreation, relaxation, and restoration. A meandering trail for hiking and birdwatching or a roaming river for swimming and fishing. A lush park lawn or a vast beach for a picnic with loved ones. The awe-inspiring vista at a retreat center to foster self-reflection and healing. However, the state of nature on our planet is changing. Science shows that our earth is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction, as human activities drive the rapid d ..read more

The Sanctuary of Welcoming 221 sfeller Tue, 11/23/2021 - 23:01 What an extraordinary experiment! We welcome perceptions without trying to fix them or change them. We practice welcoming ourselves, and each other, in our brokenness and in our Wholeness. We include and accompany the orphaned aspects of ourselves back home into the sanctuary of belonging. Is it possible that even feeling unsafe can be safe with us? The Practice of Welcoming and iRest® offer life-skills in the form of meditative self-inquiries that shift our perspectives and create a new track in the way our nervous system fires a ..read more

Expanding our Understanding of Heartfelt Desire and its Important Purpose in our Lives 36 eli@irest.org Mon, 09/27/2021 - 11:00 "Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." —Rumi Alive in your heart is the code to living a fulfilling, purposeful life that is unique to you. Your heart is like a homing device or beacon that steers you ever toward fulfillment by what feels right and true. Every heartfelt “yes” or “no” is a clarion call from your most authentic self that can show you the way home to abiding peace and wholehearted livin ..read more

The Sacred Practice of Loving Ourselves, Each Other, and The World 2708 eli@irest.org Mon, 09/06/2021 - 23:30 What is true loving relationship? Senior iRest Trainer, Ford Peck shares his understanding and explores aspects of what he’ll be offering in his upcoming September Immersion   Most of us could agree that, in its many forms and expressions, there is nothing more important in our lives than love. Every act of care we offer to ourselves, to each other, to the planet, can be seen as an expression of love. Every simple kindness, every generous, wise and beneficial action, can be ..read more