Sacred Stream Wisdom; Laura Chandler

Laura Chandler is a writer, teacher, and award-winning songwriter sharing sacred stream wisdom. She co-founded and directs the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a consciousness studies school in Berkeley, California. With a background in publishing, music, video production, and alternative therapies, her music has appeared in film and television. She has studied spiritual, therapeutic, and meditative techniques worldwide, learning from master teachers across traditions. She co-authored the newly released book Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power and Transformation with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

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Contact Info

• Website: www.LauraChandler.org
• Website: www.sacredstream.org

Most Influential Person

• His Holiness, the Dalai Lama

Effect on Emotions

• Mindfulness lets me take a step back from my emotions. 
  I can take a beat, take a breath, and see what's arising.
• Rather than just becoming reactive, it gives me that pause to say where is that coming from. 
   
• I'm not always perfect at it, and I don't think humans can be perfect at it, but mindfulness helps me not to become overwhelmed by my emotions. It gives me a tool to work with them. 

Thoughts on Breathing

• I have a breath practice. I like to start my day by focusing on my breathing, which clears my mind. It helps me to be very present and to ground me.
• Even if you only have 5 minutes, if you can take that 5 minutes and focus on your breath, you can have a better day. 

Bullying Story

• I've experienced bullying quite a lot. I came to identify it. I think the more people practice compassion and mindfulness, the less bullying there will be.
• Bullies have a wound that they haven't addressed. The thing about a bully is that they are only powerful if they are drawing power from bullying.

  Suggested Resources

• Book: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodren
• Book: Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power and Transformation by Laura Chandler and Isa Gucciardi Ph.D
• App: Meditation App called The Way 

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