Within every seeker lies a hidden landscape, often clouded by the "five heavy mists" of the human experience. These are not obstacles to your practice—they are the practice. Join me for a 6-week contemplative journey where we stop fighting our distractions and start listening to them. Through the wisdom of the "Five Hindrances," we will learn to navigate the waters of desire, the fires of irritation, and the thickets of doubt. Each session blends poetry, open discussion, and a guided meditation to help you return to the quiet center that has been there all along.

The Five Hindrances at a Glance

•Sensual desire: Craving for pleasure through the five senses, obstructing true mindfulness.

•Ill will: Feelings of hostility or aversion, which cloud judgment and focus.

•Sloth and torpor: A state of physical and mental lethargy that hinders active engagement in meditation.

•Restlessness : An inability to calm the mind, leading to a lack of concentration.

•Doubt: Skepticism towards the practice that prevents commitment and progress.