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When the Heat Asks You to Slow Down

This week in Topanga, clearing brush in the high heat became a meditation on effort, imbalance, and the wisdom of knowing when to slow down.

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Meditating in Public

Meditating in public means allowing the world to keep moving without stepping away from it. In this journal entry, I sat outside a café in Topanga and practiced stillness amid voices, footsteps, and passing cars, noticing what happens when nothing needs to be managed.

Henry Bond 7/28/25 Henry Bond 7/28/25

A New Chapter at OneCommune: Our Local Makers Consignment Shop

We’ve been working hard to bring a little more of Topanga’s creative spirit indoors. Our new consignment shop features handmade pieces by local makers—from stained glass and woven art to plant-based perfumes and honey straight from our retreat’s own hives.

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What Raising a Power Pole Revealed About Meditation

When a team came to replace the old electric pole at our retreat center, I watched three days of grit, humor, and coordination unfold. What started as a loud, dusty project turned into a surprising meditation on strength, alignment, and what it really takes to stay grounded.

Henry Bond 5/6/25 Henry Bond 5/6/25

Zen and the Art of Building a Shed

What began as a simple plan to build two sheds turned into a deeper reflection on mindfulness, teamwork, and the harmony between form and feeling. Inspired by Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, this article explores the unexpected beauty of a practical project in the hills of Topanga.