Living as Presence in a Polarized World [Free Webinar with A. H. Almaas and Karen Johnson]


Dear Reader,

We wanted to let you know about an upcoming free webinar with Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) and Karen Johnson, founders of the Diamond Approach. This webinar, Sanctuary in the Storm: Living as Presence in a Polarized World promises to be incredibly timely and full of practical wisdom we can implement in our daily lives.

As you may well know, at Deep Transformation podcast, we think the world of A. H. Almaas’ transformative, spiritual teachings – you might already be familiar with them or have learned about the Diamond Approach in the podcasts we’ve recorded with Hameed Ali as part of our A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series. But whether you have studied the Diamond Approach or it is new to you, this webinar should provide you with deep insight and invaluable support for navigating our tumultuous times.

Here is a link to a three-minute video with Karen and Hameed to give you a taste of what is to come:

video preview

And following is part of the webinar description written by our esteemed friends at the Ridhwan School, home of the Diamond Approach.

“When we connect to the deeper substance of presence—the palpably dynamic reality of what presence really is—we uncover an inner light that is not only resilient but transformative. This light allows us to remain open-hearted, grounded, and alive to the beauty and goodness in the world, even amidst the turbulence.”

Together, we will discover...

  • How presence is more than a momentary state—it’s a tangible, grounding force that supports us in navigating life’s challenges
  • An approach that integrates emotional wisdom, spiritual freedom, and embodied stability into your daily life
  • Ways we can become beacons of light for ourselves and others, bringing care, empathy, and real strength into a world in need
  • How to deepen our inner stability and stay rooted in our realization
  • Divine tools for being human in today’s uncertain world

We hope you will join us in this exploration into the profound power of presence with these two amazing teachers and luminaries.


With great love and respect,

The Deep Transformation team


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