Krishna Das describes the first step of any mindfulness practice: calming the mind. When the mind is serene, we can handle it all.

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"Not only are you singing, you're using your breath, you're hearing the sound of your voice and other voices, and that all helps you pay attention. It all helps you stay home, here, where we are supposed to try to be." – Krishna Das

In this episode, we learn about:

• Staying focused and present
• Mantras and chanting
• Grief and loss
• Being at home in our being
• Detachment and relationships
• The true nature of real love

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