There is suffering. There is no getting away from it if you are embodied. However, through this practice, and this way of understanding embodiment, there is the opportunity to hold it with dignity and grace. If you keep compassion alive in your listening and understanding, then anger and bitterness cannot arise. Compassion alone can keep you from becoming irritated, angry, or full of despair. Compassion is born from happiness, and also from understanding. When compassion and understanding are alive in your heart, and mind, you are safe whatever the circumstances or situation you are meeting.
DaRa Williams
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
DaRa Williams has practiced Insight Meditation for over 25 years and completed the Spirit Rock/IMS/IRC Teacher Training. She serves as a Spirit Rock Stewarding Teacher and Associate Guiding Teacher at IMS. With a background in mental health, she’s also a trainer, wellness coach, and certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist. DaRa trains in Aboriginal Focusing Oriented Complex Trauma Therapy, integrating healing with contemplative practice.