5 Sessions through Zoom
Thursdays, 11am to 1pm Pacific Time
January 31st, February 7th, 21st, 28th, and March 7th.
The world is changing around us—sometimes gradually, sometimes with unsettling speed. In such a time, it can be difficult to know where we stand, what we stand for, and what part we might play in what is unfolding.
Inspired by Mary Oliver’s invitation to recognize our place “in the family of things,”  At Home in the World brings Armando Alcaraz into conversation with poets, writers, wisdom teachers, and other voices of deep insight.
Each gathering combines an intimate conversation with music guided reflection and meditation, creating space to consider questions such as:
- What is this moment asking of us?
- What helps us remain grounded amid uncertainty?
- What do we want to stand for?
- What is our contribution —imperfect as it might be?
Come and join us to find a new perspective and a deeper awareness of how you want to meet the world.
Guest Authors in At Home in the World
Dan Millman
Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, Stanford University gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor and Oberlin College professor. His 18 books are published in 29 languages. His first book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film in 2006. Over a span of 40 years, in 32 countries, Dan has taught the "peaceful warrior's way," a practical approach to living an aware, purposeful, and healthful life. More at peacefulwarrior.com
AmarAtma Singh Kahlsa
AmarAtma Singh is a grief specialist, spiritual counselor, and compassionate leader in the field of grief work. His personal and professional journey has led him to create a unique, heart-centered approach to navigating loss. With years of experience supporting individuals in hospitals, hospice care, and private practice, AmarAtma brings a deeply empathetic and transformative perspective to the grieving process. He is the author of The Tender Art of
Grieving and founded the Institute for Compassionate Grieving to provide a space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey. More at https://compassionategrieving.com
Danusha Laméris
Danusha Laméris, a poet and essayist, was raised in Northern California and born to a Dutch father and Barbadian mother.
Laméris is a recipient of a Pushcart Prize and was honored by the 2020 Lucille Clifton Legacy Award. She served as the 2018-2020 Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County, California.
Some of her work has been published in: The Best American Poetry, The New York Times, Orion, The American Poetry Review, The Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, Poetry, and Prairie Schooner. Her poem Small Kindnesses has been translated to multiple languages, quoted in O Magazine, turned into a short film, and was recently read by actress Helena Bonham Carter.
Her first book, The Moons of August (2014), was chosen by Naomi Shihab Nye as the winner of the Autumn House Press Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the Milt Kessler Book Award.
Her second book, Bonfire Opera, (University of Pittsburgh Press, Pitt Poetry Series), was a finalist for the 2021 Paterson Poetry Award and recipient of the 2021 Northern California Book Award in Poetry.
Her third and newest collection, Blade by Blade (2024) is now available through Copper Canyon Press.
Laméris has been on the faculty of Pacific University’s low residency MFA program. She founded Litfield, an online writing community where she currently teaches.
Hosted by Armando Alcaraz, founder of Music of Mindfulness and Music of Organizations. Armando helps individuals and leaders listen more deeply, recognize the patterns shaping their lives and organizations, and respond with greater clarity and intention.
Testimonials
"Armando's kind and gentle welcome was immediately calming and telling as I embraced his invitation to meditate and weave his poetic music into my breath. The music carried me to places unknown as the cradled words effortlessly brought healing, insight, and form."
Lynn LeRose
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"Rarely have I participated in such a deep and meaningful event as Music of Mindfulness with Armando Alcaraz. I received insights about my own relationships and brought light into my life which gave me a new shining perspective. I have since shared the wisdom from the workshop with my clients."
Linda Bloombecker, LMFT, PHD
"...it was a sweet, loving and peaceful afternoon of music & heart-love floating in & out of my being. I felt so comforted by the weaving of Armando's voice and beautiful guitar melodies & harmonies. Armando has a beautiful gift to share with ALL. "
Michelle Newman, Sound Healer
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