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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Cook: Just think of it

photo David Cook

“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.” – Pema Chodron

It could become the most important, meaningful and transforming place in the city.

But you wouldn’t think so at first. You wouldn’t … think … so.

It’s called the Center for Mindful Living. It’s a small nonprofit on McCallie Avenue, near the railroad tracks. It has a budget, but not a big one. More big-hearted volunteers than paid staff.

Yet the work being done there is powerful enough to turn your pain inside out, your sadness into peace and give you answers to the question we are all asking.