Five live online gatherings featuring intimate conversations with Dan Millman, Sharon Salzberg, Naomi Shihab Nye, Danusha Laméris, and AmarAtma Khalsa Singh—followed by guided music-reflections, meditations,  contemplations, and sharing.
Five Live Online Gatherings
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
January 31 · February 7 · February 21 · February 28 · March 7, 2027
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 us into conversation with poets, writers, wisdom teachers, and other voices of deep insight.
Each gathering combines an intimate conversation with music-guided reflection, contemplation 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?
What Each Gathering Includes
Each gathering begins with an intimate 40-minute conversation with the featured guest, exploring how they navigate uncertainty and how they understand meaning, and belonging in a changing world.
After a brief pause, I'll guide participants through meditation and music-guided reflection for the next 45 minutes—creating space to move from listening to the guest toward listening more deeply within. Each session closes with an opportunity for shared insight.
Come and join us to find a new perspective and a deeper awareness of how you want to meet the world.
Planting the Seeds for 2027
These sessions will form the basis of contemplations I'll explore in other circles throughout the year.
My intention is to prepare the ground that will support the inner peace, joy, and aliveness that comes from walking aligned to your path.
Join us this coming January!
See Guest Schedule & RegisterNo one is turned away. Financial assistance is available.
Featured Guests
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
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Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers.
A co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, Sharon is the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindess.
Sharon’s popular podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed over eight million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.
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Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye is an award-winning poet, editor, and teacher known for her work exploring cultural connection and shared humanity. Born to a Palestinian father and an American mother, she grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem, and San Antonio, and has spent over four decades leading writing workshops around the world.
She is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including 19 Varieties of Gazelle, Everything Comes Next, and Grace Notes: Poems About Families. Her work spans poetry, fiction, and anthologies for both adults and young readers, earning honors such as the National Book Award finalist, four Pushcart Prizes, and the 2024 Wallace Stevens Award.
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 is a Pushcart Prize–winning poet and recipient of the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award. Her collections include The Moons of August, winner of the Autumn House Press Poetry Prize; Bonfire Opera, winner of the Northern California Book Award in Poetry; and Blade by Blade. Her widely beloved poem “Small Kindnesses” has been translated into multiple languages and read by Helena Bonham Carter. She is the founder of Litfield, an online writing community.
Hosted by Armando Alcaraz, founder of Music of Mindfulness. A musician since the age of ten, Armando brings together more than 20 years of social work experience and a lifelong exploration of meditation and mindfulness.Â
Read more of his writing on Substack
What Participants Say About Armando's Music-Reflection Circles
"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
"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."
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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. "
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Michelle Newman, Sound Healer
