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November 2019 News: A Look at Four Exceptional Programs at Upaya Next Year
“In silence, sacred silence, we stand naked like trees in winter, all our secrets visible under our skin. And like winter’s tree, we appear dead but are alive.”
– Roshi Joan Halifax, The Fruitful Darkness
Dear Friends,
We hope you are as happy as we are about our program schedule next year at Upaya. Here are four exceptional programs that we want you to know about.
The new year begins with a very special Beginner’s Mind Weekend , January 3 - 5, for both new and long-term practitioners. Roshi Joan Halifax opens this weekend with a talk on beginner’s mind…
How the Delusion of Exceptionalism Obstructs Lament
The church is called to lament because our country often fails to see the reality of suffering in the world.
Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years
There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.
Can the year you were born affect your risk of getting serious flu?
The headline sounds like something your clueless relative would forward off social media, but it may be true: Birth year affects flu susceptibility.
what makes an exceptional hr leader?
If there’s one thing HR leaders understand, it’s that people truly want to do great work. Every single one of us. We understand this when we look at our emp
9 Signs You Will Be Exceptionally Successful
Why are some people not just successful but incredibly successful? They don't focus primarily on money.
11 Reasons Why Early Birds Are Exceptionally Successful
Being an early bird can give you a jump on the day--and lead you to greater success in business and life.
8 Reasons Why Exceptional Employees Quit Their Jobs
Avoid these critical leadership mistakes (or these bosses) if you want to thrive.
The Surprising Reasons Why Introverts Make Exceptional Leaders
Despite what many people think, introverts can be great leaders. How are introverts different from extroverted leaders?
A Simple Guide to Writing Exceptional Meta Descriptions
You’re working hard to market your company.<br>You’re writing your product descriptions, optimizing your images, and mastering most of the other elements of great ecommerce SEO.<br>Still, if you’re like many business owners, one aspect of SEO could be giving you trouble: meta descriptions.
9 Things Exceptionally Successful People Never Say
Even though you hear statements like these all the time. (And maybe that's why there aren't more exceptionally successful people.)
How Successful People Build Exceptional Professional Relationships
You can be a rich jerk ... but you will also be a lonely jerk.
10 Things Exceptionally Productive Entrepreneurs Do Every Day
Boost your productivity right now with these quick wins.
8 Signs an Employee Is Exceptional (Which Never Appear on Performance Evaluations)
We can all spot a great employee: she’s dependable, proactive, hardworking, a great leader, and a great follower.
8 Guidelines for Exceptional Web Design, Usability, and User Experience
Check out this list of helpful guidelines to apply to your next web design project.
How to Be an Exceptional Leader: Advice From a Navy SEAL
Great leaders push, pull, teach...and never set their teams up for failure.
Are You Cheap or Are You Exceptional? How to Price Your Services
How do you become valued as an exceptional service provider? Pamela Wilson explains the mindset you need to assume when you set prices for your business.
