On the Path with Kissiah Young

We will all experience times when peace seems to elude us, where it feels out there somewhere rather than within. Often, this is the result of our not wanting to experience what is in front of us, or…

In Buddhism there is great talk on the subject of suffering. In fact, it is behind much of the teachings, and the root of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths: suffering exists, there is a cause of sufferi…

In this episode, we explore how love can be an intentional practice—meeting others where they are, even when their needs differ from our own. Through the lens of impermanence, we reflect on how fleet…

Grief has many layers and many faces. It isn't solely the result of loss, or of death and dying, but rather a multitude of reasons. Our life is full of experiences, some wonderful, and others that le…

One of the hardest parts about experiencing grief, is turning to face its fullness. The fear and sadness can be overwhelming. We hide. We deny. We distract ourselves only to face a life that doesn't …

We have arrived at the final episode in July's grief series. In this episode we give thought to how any given moment could be our last. We pause long enough to not take for granted the hellos or good…

Life is quick in the way that it shifts the wind ruffling our lives to disruption. One minute we are swimming calm seas, and another the seas have taken us. On July 20th, at the age of 54, Malcolm Ja…

"Whenever I leave this world, whether it’s sixty years from now, I wouldn’t want anyone to say I lost some battle. I’ll be a winner that day." – Andrea Gibson, Poet

Andrea Gibson won on July 14, 2025.

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Grief is a natural, human response to loss—but suffering doesn’t have to be a lifelong companion. 

In this episode, part two of five in the grief series, we explore how to honor our pain without being…

The month of July is dedicated to grief with each week bringing its own distinct voice, contemplating what arises in the moment while holding softly our grief. 

In today's episode we talk about how li…

Communication isn't always easy, but it's essential. So often people quiet themselves for fear of rocking the boat or what another might think, only to carry the burden of not being seen, heard, unde…

In this episode, we explore the layers of forgiveness, and how non-linear its path. I have found that it takes much effort and inquiry to arrive at a true integration of what needs to be reconciled a…

In this episode, we explore the gentle, powerful practice of bearing witness—listening with full presence, without the pressure to fix, advise, or take on someone else’s emotions. How wonderful it is…

In this episode, we explore the moments in childhood where parts of us were taken—or where we felt we had to abandon them to survive. Through reflection and gentle truth-telling, we uncover how those…

So many of us go, go, and go. We operate in our daily life as if on E, running empty and depleted, while struggling to say no. In this episode, we talk about reclaiming ourselves, and giving ourselve…

Religion has a way of evoking a wide range of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Some find it a place of holding while others a source of trauma and pain. I have experienced both, but mostly the latte…

In this episode, we explore what it means to Find Your North—that deep internal compass that guides you toward a life aligned with your values, voice, and truth. We delve into the journey of cultivat…

Grief is a layered process. There is no compass that leads the way, no template for how it is supposed to be. In fact, there is no should-be for grief. It shows up for each of us in its own way. We p…

We live in a go, go, go, produce, produce, produce, outcome, output, and obtain society where the very notion of pausing to rest, recover, relax, and heal aren't prioritized. In fact, these are often…

There are many aspects of our lives that require some form of change, be that a change in attitude or perspective, or our behavior and ways of interacting with others. Often the one thing standing in…