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"Not Knowing is Most Intimate" by Lisa Goddard
Description: We get lost in our thinking, we believe what we think and we think we’re right. In his book Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, Suzuki Roshi writes, In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind, there are few. The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habit of the expert. Ready to accept and open to all the possibilities.
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What this May 10th practice is offering is a really simple and very easy to forget. It is very possible that in the middle of our busy lives we can pause and enter the senses, when we can do that...then who knows what’s true?
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Bio: Lisa Goddard is the founding teacher of Roaring Fork Insight offers meditation instruction through online group practice, classes and retreats, in-person and in nature in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. She has been practicing meditation since 1997 and has been facilitating these practices since 2002.
Inspired by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Ajahn Chah, Lisa received training through Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Zen Hospice Project, Mindful Schools and the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies. She is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, trained in Eco-Chaplaincy and is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Lisa’s mentoring teacher is Gil Fronsdal, the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Center Redwood City where she is affiliated as a Community Dharma Leader.
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When: Sunday, May 10th at 10 AM
Where: Third Street Center, Calaway Room
With music by Micha & Paul
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All are welcome—especially you (and your friends, and their kids!).
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Quick links for Sunday, May 10th
YouTube
Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 0525 8305
Passcode: chalice
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The Soul Matters for the month of May is Awakening Curiosity
- May 17 - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Interspiritual Paradigm by Kurt Johnson, Music by TRUU Music Makers and Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
- May 24 - Fellowship Service on the topic of Awakening Curiosity by Speaker, with a cappella music, Live In-Person Service (No Zoom or YouTube)
- May 31 - Social Justice Service on the topic of Preserving Home, Music by Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
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TRUU Titbits
- Notes, Announcements & Nibbles -
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Announcing CMC class: “Creating Your Personal Sanctuary;” a grounding resource to revisit during difficult times; we explore art, music, movement, journaling, and nature with reflection and personal recognition of what we intuitively know sustains us. Resilience is the ultimate form of resistance. Dede Osborn draws on a lifetime of personal practice and years of teaching international leadership workshops. Wednesdays 9 AM to 12 PM, June 3, 10, 17, 24. CMC Carbondale. Spanish speakers welcome. Enrollments here until May 23 (https://coloradomtn.augusoft.net/) Listed under Carbondale - Art, and also Health & Wellness. Select "all" for "results per page. Space limited.
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A gentle reminder to read all the way through this email — there are many meaningful gatherings and offerings coming up, and the calendar below is full of opportunities to connect.
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With gratitude for this community,
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Paul Dankers
Community Steward
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TRUUly Connected
- Join us for these special events -
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Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow is offering an hour-long Gathering on Thursday Evenings at 6pm MDT to support one another in these difficult times. Free/by donation.
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Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: The Flood home
4337 County Road 117
Glenwood Springs, CO
Also known as Four Mile Road, the road to Sunlight Ski Area
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Join us for the next gathering of the TRUU Book Club as we discuss Becoming Madame Secretary. We’ll meet at the Flood home for an evening of conversation, connection, and shared curiosity.
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The TRUU Book Club is open to longtime readers, occasional readers, and anyone who simply enjoys thoughtful conversation in good company. Even if you have not participated before, you are warmly invited to come, listen, share, and be part of the circle.
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Please bring your reflections, questions, favorite passages, or simply your presence. Book clubs are often less about having the “right” interpretation and more about discovering what rises when different hearts and minds meet around the same story.
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We hope to see you there.
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Also from Nancy Bo Flood:
Nancy will be reading and signing her new book, Badger Clark, Poetry Wrangler, on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 2:00 pm at Barnes & Noble in Glenwood Springs, located at 115 East Meadows Drive in the Meadows Shopping Plaza.
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Nancy will read from Badger Clark, Poetry Wrangler and First Laugh, Welcome Baby. Beads will also be available for making bracelet gifts for Mother’s Day. Badger Clark, Poetry Wrangler recently received the prestigious Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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Come celebrate Nancy and her newest work!
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Join us for a warm and welcoming Circle Supper as we gather to celebrate the arrival of summer in good company. Circle Suppers are small, informal gatherings hosted in members’ homes, offering a relaxed opportunity to share food, conversation, laughter, and connection around the table.
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This Circle Supper will be hosted by Ginny Sorrell at her home in Glenwood Springs on Thursday, May 28. Guests are invited to gather at 5:00 pm, with dinner served at 6:30 pm. The evening’s theme is “Welcoming Summer,” and Ginny can host up to nine people.
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To reserve a place, please contact Sally Sparhawk at sally@envoyagetravel.com or call/text 970-618-1442.
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Please send your TRUU Pledges to:
TRUU Treasure c/o "My Pledge"
520 S. 3rd Street Suite 23
Carbondale, CO 81623
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Need a listening ear, a helping hand, or support during a tough time? The TRUU Caring Committee is here for you. Reach out to Greg at 970-379-5718 or Larry at 310-993-8990. You can also email Greg at gfmd41@gmail.com (checked daily).
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Greg is a retired M.D. and happy to offer guidance on health-related questions as well.
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Content for Weekly Newsletter and Announcements
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Do you have anything you'd like included in this weekly newsletter? Please email requests to paul@truu.org. Thank you!
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