Keeping the Sacred at the Center

If you’ve been to a class, retreat, or Sangha gathering with us, you’ve probably heard us talk about keeping the sacred at the center. It’s not just something we teach—it’s a way of living that Bhairav and I come back to again and again.

Here’s the thing: life is full of distractions. We juggle so much—family, work, friendships, money, responsibilities—you name it. It’s so easy to get caught up in all of it and forget what really matters.

The winds of the world can pull us in so many directions that we lose touch with the truth of who we are. That’s when we start to feel scattered, out of our bodies, anxious, or just completely ungrounded. And when we’re in that state, we’re not showing up as our best selves.

But here’s the key: your best self isn’t about being the smartest, most articulate, or most accomplished version of you. Your best self is the part of you that is grounded and rooted in your true essence—the part that knows how to be fully present in the moment.

When we say “keep the sacred at the center,” we mean coming back to that—again and again. It’s about remembering who you truly are beneath all the roles and responsibilities.

Why It Matters

There are so many things we long for in life—building a family, finding a partner, growing a career. And none of these things are bad. In fact, they can be beautiful expressions of life.

But they’re not going to make us happy if we think they’re the only way to find fulfillment. And they’re not going to fulfill us if we lose sight of the essence behind them.

When we forget to keep the sacred at the center, we get lost in the noise. We disrupt the natural flow of life, and we lose touch with the things that are meant for us.

But when we’re grounded in our essence—when we keep the sacred at the center—life flows. We stay connected to what’s real, and the things that are meant for us naturally find their way to us.

How Do We Remember?

Even when we know this, it’s so easy to forget. That’s why keeping the sacred at the center is a continuous practice of remembering.

Over the years, I’ve found that the best way to stay rooted is to surround myself with the right environment. For me, that means being in the presence of Sangha—community and friends who are living this truth in their own way.

It also means engaging in practices that bring me back to myself and immersing myself in teachings that keep me grounded.

I’ve been so blessed to have people in my life like Guru Ma, Ellen Emmett, Rishi, Bhairav, and others. These are the people who remind me to come back to myself. They live this every day, and just being around them helps me stay aligned with my essence.

Bringing the Sacred into Every Moment

The beautiful thing is, keeping the sacred at the center doesn’t require big, dramatic changes. It’s about finding the sacred in the little things.

Every act—whether it’s chopping vegetables, washing dishes, or simply sitting in stillness—can become a dance with the divine.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about living with intention. It’s about coming back to the truth of who you are, over and over again.

When you do that, life flows. The things that are meant for you will come your way. And you’ll find that every moment becomes an opportunity to connect with the sacred and show up as your truest self.

The sacred is always here, waiting for you to return.