Every thought that arises, every word we utter, every reaction we have has a radiating effect on our internal world—and therefore, on our external world. So we ask: How much of this is actually intentional? Pain and suffering come from attachment. Attachment means we are not in the present. If we are not in the present, we are generally not being mindful. And if we are not being mindful, we tend to follow habitual patterns. In this one-day retreat, we will examine the steps of the Satipatthana Sutta that create our base—our foundation—for mindfulness and presence. We will also explore the many ways we veer from presence. When we can recognize and become familiar with the lassos that grab our attention and pull us from the present, we can become more empowered and more intentional. We learn that we always have a base to come home to, one that is always with us, so we no longer need to depend on external circumstances for happiness or fulfillment.