To what end?

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After more than a decade pursuing passions, learning and relearning new ways of building and thinking, countless hours spent in eclectic exploration of folk herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Vedanta, esoteric Eastern & Western philosophical schools, and Hermetic wisdom, the writing was still on the wall; To paraphrase the Gita:

“We have a right to our actions, but not to the Fruits of our Actions.”

And so the question which had quietly, patiently been waiting, became clear: “if I must focus upon the Course of Action, and not the Results, what truly meaningful, Aligned Action is being asked of me?” After years of gloriously painful trial & error, the answer came back the same as it had at the beginning of my search:

“Start a Tea House.”

With a groan, a grin, and a reluctant “Okay”, I set out down this, the Path which asked to be walked.

The Tea House is a Living Resonance field; it becomes the vehicle, the container, the hearth, the gathering space where we commune, where we Practice. It becomes the stage for our healing, for our pride and folly. A space for connection, for remembering. A space where we share ourselves and bare our truths; where we witness each other in process, as we each seek to make meaning of our time on this Earth.

The Tea House becomes the solid ground from which meaningful action may spring; a microcosm where we Gather and attend this Work, Breathe Together, Cultivate shared Visions for the More Beautiful World, and organize around how to diligently follow through with Clarity, Honesty, and Integrity, towards a World we know is possible.

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At Iroh we hold space for grounding stillness & connection, for speaking, for listening. We practice honoring & encouraging each other’s Human Dignity by cultivating Presence, and sharing Tea brewed with organic herbs (sourced locally, ethically harvested/processed, and wildcrafted, as often as possible), selected to support the highest wellbeing of the Seeker. All on-site services are offered through the framework of Sacred Economics: Suggested Donations; Pay what you can, no one turned away for lack of funds; Those who can pay more, and do, support inclusive access to the space and offerings, while promoting the viability of the Project.

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Thank you for Being here. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for Practicing Together. This Work would not be possible without your Presence & Support.