As we fully enter the winter season, Jack reflects on the ancient meaning of solstice—the standing still—and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to pause. In a world shaped by speed, grief, and uncertainty, he invites us into stillness as a sacred act.

“To be able to come together and not do anything is an extraordinary thing in our culture and our time.” –Jack Kornfield
In this episode, Jack explores:
- The sacred meaning of the winter solstice
- Stillness as a spiritual practice
- Impermanence and the uncertainty of human life
- Holding grief and beauty at the same time
- Birth, death, and remembering what truly matters
“Imagine this is your last day. Who would you call? What would you say? And why are you waiting?” –Jack Kornfield, reflecting on a teaching from Stephen Levine