Effortlessly Aware is a small and steady gathering for those drawn to presence, honesty, and quiet connection. We meet several times each month to walk together in local parks – simple, informal, open. 

This isn’t a place to network or perform. It’s not about being smart or saying the right thing. It’s a space where people can show up fully and reflect without needing to impress each other.

We draw inspiration from Zen, Taoism, Ramana Maharshi, silent illumination, and other contemplative paths. But you don’t need to know anything about those to come. This is a space for anyone who’s tired of shallow conversations and hungry for something real.

We’re here to walk together, sit together, and be changed quietly by the simple act of showing up.

I started this because I needed it too. It’s hard to meet people who live from this place – who want the kind of support and friendship that goes beyond advice and pleasantries. This group is a way for those on the path – whether just starting or long underway – to find each other.

We gather in parks around Redmond, Bellevue, and the Eastside. All are welcome. No need to stay long. No need to speak. Just come as you are.

We’re not here to teach.

Just to return – together – to what’s already here.