Examined Life

Who says mythology is fiction? Group show explores edge of fantasy

"Can you prove it did not happen?" asks 'Under the Waqwaq Tree' curator Naz Cuguoğlu.

Art tamara suarez porras - December 5, 2021

Examined Life: Are you ready to open up?

We’ve been waiting for this, but it might feel different than we expect.

Examined Life Karen Macklin - March 23, 2021

Examined Life: Being human at a time like this

The future of our country may hang in the balance, but our humanity need not

Examined Life Karen Macklin - October 28, 2020

Examined Life: Replace existing normal

In the wake of COVID-19, how can we make space for the fluctuating emotions that come with our suddenly transformed lives?

Arts + Culture Karen Macklin - March 29, 2020

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Examined Life: A year to love for no reason

Karen Macklin - January 4, 2020

Looking back at the life of a great spiritual teacher opens the door to deeper meaning in the new year.

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Examined Life: On shaky ground

Karen Macklin - April 16, 2019

In a city where everyone and everything is constantly changing, we have a lot to fear. But even more to learn.

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When our bodies break down

Karen Macklin - February 21, 2019

On the dark journey through illness or injury, we meet a stranger we’ve known all along: our self.

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Life is hard. Say yes to that.

Karen Macklin - December 7, 2018

As we move toward the end of the year, remember: Even when the options all seem bad, you can still make a good choice.

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Examined Life: Power, patriarchy, and the imperfect guru

Karen Macklin - August 28, 2018

Buddhist teacher Noah Levine is dismissed from Against the Stream because of sexual misconduct. Now the organization is folding. Why does this song sound so familiar?

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Examined Life: Far to fall

Karen Macklin - June 26, 2018

Bourdain, Spade, and Stone: If we want our heroes to thrive, we have to stop expecting them to be heroic.

Examined Life

Examined Life: Don’t just sit there—listen

Karen Macklin - April 19, 2018

It’s not easy to communicate mindfully, but it might save the world. (And it will definitely save your relationships.)

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Examined Life: Love and the lost art of friendship

Karen Macklin - February 12, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, consider renewing vows… with your pals.

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Examined Life: New Year’s resolutions … good practice or delusion?

Karen Macklin - January 12, 2018

Money, romance, health. Your life is never going to be perfect. Once you truly understand that, you can finally start enjoying it.

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Examined Life: Reclaiming sacred spaces in the Digital Age

Karen Macklin - December 6, 2017

Smart phone addiction is hijacking not only our sanity, but the places we once went to reclaim it. Here's what we can do.

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Examined Life: The subtle power of ‘me too’

Karen Macklin - October 23, 2017

Why empathy is a key ingredient to activism in the world of sexual assault

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Examined Life

Who says mythology is fiction? Group show explores edge of fantasy

Examined Life: Are you ready to open up?

Examined Life: Being human at a time like this

Examined Life: Replace existing normal

Examined Life: A year to love for no reason

Examined Life: On shaky ground

When our bodies break down

Life is hard. Say yes to that.

Examined Life: Power, patriarchy, and the imperfect guru

Examined Life: Far to fall

Examined Life: Don’t just sit there—listen

Examined Life: Love and the lost art of friendship

Examined Life: New Year’s resolutions … good practice or delusion?

Examined Life: Reclaiming sacred spaces in the Digital Age

Examined Life: The subtle power of ‘me too’

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