Bart van Melik

Bart van Melik, a Meditation and Dharma teacher with a rich journey from the Netherlands to teaching meditation in juvenile detention, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the crucial difference between being mindful and recognizing your awareness, particularly in tense parenting moments. Bart reveals how awareness acts as a protective mechanism, the importance of saying 'no' without aversion, and how children often serve as our toughest Zen teachers. His practical tips and teachings encourage embracing change and making space for clearer responses in chaotic situations.