Morgan's unusual reaction to a mosquito—letting it bite her—wasn't about non-violence but a deep practice of inquiring into the nature of discomfort. This practice allows for a different, freer relationship with what is.
A transformative moment for high schoolers is realizing their inner critic is universal. The 'class outcast' discovers they have the same internal voice as the 'popular cheerleader,' breaking down social barriers and feelings of isolation.
The true value of a silent retreat is not immediate peace, but the practice of observing your internal dialogue without believing it. This creates distance, revealing that you are not your thoughts, which is a radical perspective shift.
After eight years in a monastery, Caverly Morgan didn't choose to leave—her teacher asked her to. The teacher wisely saw that the environment, once a catalyst for growth, had become a constraint the student couldn't see herself.
The 'Peace in Schools' program grew not from a strategic push, but by responding to organic student demand. When a principal challenged the founder to get 25 students for a pilot, over 300 signed up, proving the deep need.
The most powerful tool for raising happy children isn't teaching them mindfulness, but embodying those qualities yourself. Children absorb a parent's presence, non-judgment, and self-acceptance through modeling, not direct instruction.
A core teaching tool involves students writing down their negative self-talk, anonymously swapping papers, and then acting out another person's inner dialogue. This makes the hidden, universal struggle visible and builds profound connection.