"Embracing the Present: Letting Go of Stories and Finding Compassion" In this episode of Awakening Streams, Sensei Michael Brunner delves into the power of present-moment awareness and the practice of dropping our stories and judgments. Drawing from Shoyoroku Case 14, "Attendant Kaku Serves Tea," Sensei explores the profound wisdom that emerges when we release preconceived ideas and open ourselves to the emptiness of each moment. This emptiness, far from being a void, is the fertile ground from which compassion and clarity naturally arise. Tune in for an engaging and relatable talk that highlights the importance of living fully, with awareness, in each moment.