When asked to write this blog entry I immediately said “yes” having no idea what I was getting myself into. I am not a Buddhist, but I attended Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche’s program because I wanted to learn more about the practice and what it means to be a Buddhist. During the weekend I struggled with finding a way to bri…

In massage school, we talked all the time about trades.  Massage therapists, we were told, work on each other in their down time. They exchange massages with other professionals, using their time and skills to compensate each other.  We would connect with each other, with other therapists in the community, and we would…

Heartwood is collaborating with Curt’s Café, a not-for-profit organization, to bring their café and inspirational concept into the former Perla Café space across the street from Heartwood Center. Curt’s Café is well known for the work they do at their North Central Street location with at-risk boys and young men. Their…