”This is It” (Bryan Hindert, 1-12-2025)

Many of us spend valuable time reflecting on our spiritual aspirations, but when are we going to actually make the changes we so desire? In this Dharma talk, Bryan Hindert uses Thich Nhat Hanh's calligraphy “This is It” to discuss the importance of becoming very clear that the time to make change is NOW – thus “This is It”. Change only happens in this moment, not in our thoughts about the future or the past. So how do we practice in this moment to create a mind that supports our happiness and wellbeing?

Bryan suggests considering our mind like a field where we’re going to plant our aspirations. If we are going to successfully create change, we need to accept and embrace that our life is our field – with whatever is arising and present right now - this is our life, and where we need to get to work.