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ASS IN CHAIR: Mon, November 10th + A Fundraiser to Support our Neighbors
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Nov 8 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
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Erinn Batykefer
“What lasted is what the soul ate”
On the textures of a spiritual life: Part Two
Nov 3 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
Special Edition: Ass in Chair Collective: Mon, Nov 3rd
💥with Guest Host Maya Savage💥
Oct 31 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
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Erinn Batykefer
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“What lasted is what the soul ate”
On the textures of a spiritual life: Part Two
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“What lasted is what the soul ate”
why I can't draw the shape of my spiritual journey
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a pep talk for myself & whoever else might need it
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Beginner’s Mind Interviews

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"conscious but gentle collaboration with what is"
parent, educator, writer, and meditator Ryan Rose Weaver on how her mindfulness and creative practices help her advocate for care and reciprocity for…
Oct 29 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
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"I have time"
baker, poet, and biographer Margot Kahn on getting over self-consciousness to begin again (and again) and the power of reminding yourself that you do…
Oct 22 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
"Inspiration and spiritual connection are seduced with attention"
writer, astrologer, and teacher Jeanna Kadlec on the power of getting out of the house, considering the astro-weather, and balancing your creative…
Oct 15 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
"befriending my subconscious"
essayist, author, and environmental writer Christina Rivera on opening and shutting her "subconscious door," holding suffering and grief, and the…
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Emily Mohn-Slate
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ASS IN CHAIR: Mon, November 10th + A Fundraiser to Support our Neighbors
💥Get the details below and join us for ALL OF IT!💥
Nov 8 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
 and 
Erinn Batykefer
Special Edition: Ass in Chair Collective: Mon, Nov 3rd
💥with Guest Host Maya Savage💥
Oct 31 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
 and 
Erinn Batykefer
Ass in Chair Collective: Mon, Oct 27th
💀Last one in October!💀
Oct 26 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
 and 
Erinn Batykefer
🍃 LET THAT SHIT GO Yoga & Writing Workshop 🍃
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Oct 24 • 
Emily Mohn-Slate
 and 
Erinn Batykefer

Recs & Links

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waves upon waves of Recs & Links
for your melty August days
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A River of Recs & Links
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some good things for you
recs & links for these winter days
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Recs & Links
some things for your (hopefully) slow summer days
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