Speaker: Michelle de Raismes. Michelle recalls her introduction to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, reflecting on how her awareness and compassion have been cultivated by our teachers, by our practice, and by the sangha. As we age, our perspective changes. The eight worldly concerns fade in importance, and our ability to let go and open fully to the present moment deepens and grows more meaningful. In doing so, we find our ground, open our hearts, overcome fear, and develop trust, wisdom, and compassion.