We all have wild chickens in our lives – the unexpected, unwanted, and annoying; things don’t go according to plan. We all have petty tyrants in our lives – people who challenge, provoke, and vex us; push our buttons and drive us crazy. The skill of mindfulness shows us how to tame our wild chickens and disarm our petty tyrants. In Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness, you will learn the language of mindfulness and the wisdom of Buddhism through 108 creative metaphorical images. Each brief chapter is a direct, bold, and accessible way to bring the value of present-moment living into your life.

Exquisite Mind Workshops provide an opportunity to learn the valuable skill of mindfulness through guided meditation practice and metaphors for mindfulness from the book. We will practice different mindfulness techniques and problem solve applying mindfulness through discussion and dialogue.

Programs are available for members of the community, for companies and corporations, and to healthcare professional through a variety of continuing education workshops.