Matthew Tift

What Is Ethical Living Through Yoga? | Matthew Tift In Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series, a tea monk and a robot wander the world asking, “What do people need?” The answer isn’t a product or a fix. It’s a feeling. A sense of being heard, valued, an...

Yoga today is often reduced to poses and products. But at its heart, yoga offers a path for ethical, purposeful living.

This week, I focus on the yamas and niyamas. Simple, steady guides for living with care, honesty, and peace.

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Standing with Coffee | Matthew Tift My first silent meditation retreat with Triple Gem of the North in March 2017 was a formative experience in my life. That weekend in Janesville, Minnesota was the first time I truly felt what it was l...

A warm cup of coffee. A quiet nudge from a monk. A small shift that changed the way I live my practice. ☕🧘‍♂️

On mindful coffee drinking, presence, and the path of yoga — one breath at a time.

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Sports should be about teamwork, growth, and belonging—not discrimination. HF 12 is a cruel attempt to exclude trans youth from the teams and communities that help them thrive.

Speak out now—urge #MNleg to vote NO!👇

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We are stronger than we think Federal workers, faith leaders, unions and ordinary Americans are showing the power of collective defiance and how to make cruelty backfire.

Feeling like your actions don’t matter? Read Maria J. Stephan’s article, "We Are Stronger Than We Think." She highlights the growing resistance movement and provides lots of details about how ordinary people are fighting back against the cruelty and abuse.

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Five matches. The fourth is burned. The fifth is sprouting a leaf.

Part of our charter is to "help to prevent conflict and burnout", and this article is all about recognizing the signs and finding support.

Thanks @matthewtift.bsky.social of the Community Health Team for providing this resource.

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In a world full of chaos, community is the antidote. By building your group — with Love at the center — you can support others and find peace for yourself. Show up, listen, and work together for justice. We’re all in this together. #Community #Love #Justice #Support

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a group of people standing behind a side with love banner at the minnesota state capitol

Amidst the chaos and challenges of the world, I've been striving to spread positivity and put my values into action. In my latest blog post, I explore how yoga and meditation help me navigate fear and embrace love and compassion:

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