“June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” ~ L.M. Montgomery As summer begins to fill our calendars and days with movement, and as the light and warmth invite us outdoors for longer stretches, may the sangha continue to be a quiet refuge—a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the heart of practice. While June will be a gentler month for additional activities, our weekly meditations continue (see note about Friday mornings below). Whether through sittin

“May things be as they are, and may we meet them with awareness.” - Inspired by Buddhist teachings As May arrives in full bloom, we are invited to meet each moment just as it is -with openness, curiosity, and care. In the midst of growth and change, practice offers us a steady refuge, a place to pause, to listen deeply, and to reconnect with ourselves. May this month’s offerings at SIMC support you in cultivating presence and gently opening to all that is unfolding. With ca