The Practice of Life | Maia Duerr | Substack

Welcome to The Practice of Life

a place to slow down, befriend yourself, and connect with the world from kindness and awareness

Jun 1, 2024 • Maia Duerr

December New Moon

reflecting on the past year, stepping with courage into a new one

Dec 19, 2025 • Maia Duerr

How to Do a Reflection and Intention Process for the End of the Year

an invitation to take a backward step

Dec 4, 2025 • Maia Duerr

Poets of Substack

a curated list for the new moon

Nov 19, 2025 • Maia Duerr

A dog story. And more than a dog story.

coming full circle

Nov 5, 2025 • Maia Duerr

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DharmaStack is Here!

Jun 13, 2024 • Maia Duerr

Across the Great Divide

Jun 21, 2024 • Maia Duerr

The Things We Leave Undone

Mar 2, 2024 • Maia Duerr

A dog story. And more than a dog story.

Nov 5, 2025 • Maia Duerr

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Dear friend of The Practice of Life,

Oct 27, 2025 • Maia Duerr

The Art of Asking Liberating Questions

questions as a transformative practice

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Creating Space for Goodness to Come Through

a new moon / equinox collection of resources

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When losing a plum tree breaks your heart, you know there's something else going on

the subterranean waves of the heart

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4 Ways of Engagement

The Four Ways of Engagement: Overview

About "The Four Ways" model, and suggestions for moving through this journey

Aug 21, 2025 • Maia Duerr

cultivating the courage that comes with an open heart

Aug 18, 2025 • Maia Duerr

making things whole, bridging differences with love

Aug 18, 2025 • Maia Duerr

connecting with innate wisdom and intelligence, empowering others to do the same

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embodying the world we wish to see

Aug 18, 2025 • Maia Duerr

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