Dāna

In the Buddhist tradition, dāna is the ancient practice of generosity—giving freely in recognition of what we have received. For centuries, spiritual teachings and guidance have been offered without a fixed price, supported instead by the generosity of those who benefit from them.

After many years navigating the worlds of business, wellness and professional coaching, I find myself less comfortable assigning a fixed monetary value to something as deeply human as guidance, presence and care. I also recognize that our financial circumstances vary enormously, and that the ability to pay says little about someone's needs or commitment.

With this in mind, I now offer my work entirely by donation. There is no set fee or expected amount. If our time together is meaningful to you, I invite you to contribute whatever feels appropriate and within your means. Those who are able to give more also help make this work accessible to those who have less.

For me, dāna is neither about receiving something for nothing nor simply another way of setting a price. It's an invitation to approach our exchange differently, with generosity, trust, gratitude and a recognition of our shared humanity.