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“How do we adjust to the drudgery?”

Martha was asked this question by Ro when they returned home from a wonderful stay at the Imiloa Institute in the Costa Rican jungle.

A lot of upkeep is required to sustain ordinary living, [...]

Where does your life want you to go sailing?

In this episode of The Gathering Room, Martha is talking about the pull for adventure that all humans have but are often too scared to follow.

To build up your adventuring spirit, [...]

How do you know when something is worth the trouble?

That’s the question Martha’s exploring in this episode of The Gathering Room, and the short answer is: If it’s your passion, it’s always worth the trouble!

Martha’s recent trip to New [...]

Do you feel in desperate need of a rest?

Most of us are underestimating our need to rest to an almost criminal degree, and Martha is talking about why that is—and how to change it—on this episode of The Gathering [...]

What does it mean to “compose yourself”?

The usual definition is to calm down and control yourself, but Martha has a very different meaning in mind, and she’s exploring it in this episode of The Gathering Room: How to Compose [...]

Is there something you really want to do, but the thought of it absolutely terrifies you?

Martha has been there many times, and that’s what she’s talking about on this episode of The Gathering Room: Doing the Thing You [...]