We build a chain of plastic monkeys to demonstrate how to notice thoughts and let them go.

Learn about Susan’s books and other offerings, and how they relate to one another.

Building bridges by focusing on what unites us.

Activity-based mindfulness for adults.

Universal themes for a wise and compassionate life.

In a hectic and chaotic world

Embodying attention, balance, compassion, and playfulness

A video of my presentation at the 2019 Simms / Mann Think Tank exploring mindfulness-based ways to free yourself from emotional reactivity, patterned thought, and biased thinking.

When we plant seeds of confidence, patience, and kindness, those are the qualities that grow. When we plant seeds of doubt, restlessness, and cruelty, those qualities grow instead. What seeds will you plant today?

The melting-ice game for older children, teens, and adults.

Are you game to try a pizza meditation?
You can think of anything you like in this meditation.
Except for pizza.

We use an awareness meter and barrel of plastic monkeys to demonstrate how to work with thoughts and emotions when we meditate.

We usually think of Obi-Wan Kenobi as being cool, calm, and collected, right? A remarkable Jedi Master. But even Obi-Wan Kenobi feels unsteady sometimes. If you don't feel steady – like Obi-Wan is feeling now – mindful awareness can help you feel more grounded.

Susan playfully explains the mind-body connection using a colorful Hoberman Globe.

Sometimes one thing can look different to different people, even though it’s the same thing. Can you think of examples from your life where two or more people look at the same thing but see it from different perspectives?

We develop the life skills Seeing & Reframing when we notice what's the same and what's different about a handful of toy bears.