Carry the ease of the morning into the busier parts of the day. Mornings are a special time. When our brains have not yet started to make the connections that will eventually lead us to identify with our roles in the world, we are simply mindful beings. Join us early on Friday mornings for a […]
Learn playful ways to recognize shadow characteristics in ourselves and discover how doing so can lead to a greater valuation of difference. Political campaigns in the 21st century have become excellent examples of the depersonalizing, harmful, and yet completely natural human tendency to create polarization. Join us as we acknowledge together how projections of the […]
Learn how to create meaningful video narratives without expensive equipment or prior experience. Some consider this a new golden age of image and video, as many of us carry more recording power on our cell phones than was available for much of the history of video journalism. We record public and private moments with the […]
The concept of opulence revolves around the symbols of wealth and status that hold significance within a particular community. This show highlights the urban trend of having gold teeth. Coined as grillz by Houston hip-hop culture, gold teeth have historically held significance in the black community as a symbol of wealth, success, and individuality. In […]
Meditate through movement using Tai Chi Chuan, a Chinese exercise based on the yin/yang philosophy and practiced in slow, relaxed, continuous motion. Practicing the forms of tai chi and breath coordination is a tranquil way to focus your mind, achieve physical and mental balance, and gain vital energies.
Discover how, despite its relative youth, the influence of the Sikh faith stretches widely throughout India and into the English-speaking world. Sikhism is one of the newest world religions, being only just over 500 years old. Despite its relative youth, however, its influence stretches widely throughout India and into the English-speaking world mainly due to […]
Join us as we discuss how misery really might have something to do with generating love and company. We all know that life has its ups and downs. We know that, some of the time, we're going to experience difficulty and unease, while at other times life will feel easy and natural. Unfortunately, this knowledge […]
Explore how spirituality, sexuality, and our own mortality influence the many complex relationships between our conscious and unconscious minds. What if the solution for transforming our chaotic world lays deep in our bodies and imaginations? Spirituality, sexuality, and mortality are three charged themes at the core of both our individual and collective psyches. Religious traditions […]
Carry the ease of the morning into the busier parts of the day. Mornings are a special time. When our brains have not yet started to make the connections that will eventually lead us to identify with our roles in the world, we are simply mindful beings. Join us early on Friday mornings for a […]
This exhibit is curated by Compassionate Houston's Compassion Through the Arts initiative which identifies, highlights, and financially supports several local artists whose work promotes compassion within the greater Houston area. Empathy Unveiled features a collection of artworks by three Houston-based visual artists whose work exemplifies, at a high level, an artistic expression of compassion. Anne […]
Participate in evidence-based meditation and mindfulness practices designed to calm the nervous system and offer opportunities to connect with your inner wisdom. We’ve heard it time and time again: the only constant is change. Yet we often crave the promise and comfort of consistency and predictability. How do we navigate stress and find hope when […]
Uncover how the tools of creative expression and mindful relaxation can support you in navigating the many types of roadblocks that come with grief. Loss is always a deeply personal experience. When a vital part of our life is suddenly and painfully missing, it’s completely natural to struggle to re-adapt to life. In these moments, […]
