【Welcome Note】
Thank you for your interest in the MindKindness Fellowship. Before completing this application, we invite you to pause and create a quiet space for reflection. The following questions evaluate your readiness for the program and offer you an opportunity for meaningful self-inquiry.
The MindKindness Fellowship is a journey of uncompromising compassion. It requires a commitment to knowing yourself at the deepest level and extending that understanding to others. This 100-day practice requires genuine dedication, courage, and a willingness to encounter light and shadow within yourself.
We ask that you approach these questions honestly and carefully. There are no "right" answers—only authentic ones. Your responses help Dr. Home understand your unique journey and how the fellowship might serve your growth. They will also allow you to clarify your intentions and commitment.
The application process itself is a threshold experience. By engaging thoughtfully with these questions, you begin the practice of presence and self-reflection that forms the heart of the MindKindness approach.
Take your time. Listen deeply. Respond from your center.
【Financial Commitment】
Option 1: A fully refundable deposit of $1,500 that is returned upon program completion. You must complete all daily practices and show up to all group meetings.
Option 2: Tiered pricing
Premium tier: $2,500-$3,500 (includes all program elements plus six 1-1 coaching sessions with Dr. Home)
Standard tier: $1,500-$2,000 (includes all program elements plus three 1-1 coaching sessions with Dr. Home)
Scholarship tier: $500-$750 (limited spots for those with financial need)
Which option would you prefer, and how does this financial commitment reflect your dedication to the process?
【Fellowship Application Questions】
【The MindKindness Journey: A Path to Uncompromising Compassion】
100 days of daily online practice for explorers from all walks of life to connect more deeply with themselves and others.
【What Is the MindKindness Fellowship?】
The MindKindness Fellowship is a 100-day intensive training program led by Dr. Home that includes:
Daily meditation using the eight-petal practices (20 minutes morning, 20 minutes evening)
Daily reflection and research (20 minutes)
12 weekly group sessions via Zoom
Pre-recorded videos, audio guides, and reading materials
Approximately 100 hours of total practice
This program requires uncompromising dedication and delivers a transformation equivalent to a 10-day retreat, all while fitting into your daily life.
【Who This Is For?】
This fellowship welcomes participants from all backgrounds:
Executives and leaders
Educators and healthcare professionals
Artists and entrepreneurs
Anyone seeking deeper presence and connection
【Solving Your Challenges Through MindKindness】
Feeling pulled in many directions? Discover an internal compass for more transparent decision-making.
Craving deeper connections? Experience being truly seen and understood by others.
Struggling with work-life balance? Find harmony between work, relationships, and personal growth.
Navigating diverse environments? Develop the ability to move fluidly between different worldviews.
Mind constantly racing? Transform intellectual understanding into a lived experience of presence.
【Program Options】
Premium Package: $3,000
Complete a 100-day fellowship program
Six 1-1 coaching sessions with Dr. Home
Priority access to future programs
Standard Package: $1,800
Complete a 100-day fellowship program
Three 1-1 coaching sessions with Dr. Home
Commitment Deposit Option: $1,500
Fully refundable deposit returned upon program completion
Option to donate any portion after completion
Limited scholarship positions are available. [Contact us to learn more]
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【Why Dr. Home's Journey Matters to You】
Dr. Home's path—from surviving 19 days adrift at sea to teaching at top universities and working with the World Bank, then finding himself walking among Balinese rice fields—carries a universal truth: authentic transformation emerges not from escaping life's challenges but from integrating them.
This offering is a tribute to two of his root teachers, integrating the relentless determination of Goenkaji's Vipassana with the gentle healing of Thich Nhat Hanh's mindfulness. Dr. Home brings over 35 years of experience in coaching, facilitation, and research on adult learning and leadership to create an approach that meets you exactly where you are, while inviting you to grow beyond what you thought possible.
His journey through remarkable transitions—from theater director to healer during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to scholar-researcher of mindful leadership—has equipped him to guide you through your integration process. The questions he has wrestled with are likely the same ones you face now:
How can I cultivate mindfulness while meeting the demands of my career and relationships?
Is it possible to develop spiritual depth without abandoning my responsibilities?
Can inner work translate into tangible results in my external reality?
Dr. Home created MindKindness because conventional approaches weren't addressing these questions. When his Columbia University students ran out of meditation classes crying, he recognized the need for a path that honors both rigor and accessibility—what he calls "uncompromising compassion."
【What MindKindness Offers That Other Approaches Don't】
Common challenges with traditional mindfulness:
Time constraints: Traditional retreats require 10+ days away from responsibilities
Trauma triggers: Standard meditation instructions can overwhelm those with unprocessed trauma
Integration difficulties: Retreat insights often fade when confronting daily life
Isolation: Many practices ignore the relational dimension of growth
MindKindness solutions:
100 hours spread over 100 days fit into your life
The eight-petal framework provides a trauma-informed approach
Practices bridge inner awareness with outer engagement
The community model embeds practice within supportive relationships
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Home's online sessions grew from a handful to thousands of participants, with many describing them as "better than therapy" and life-saving during dark times.
【Qualities of The MindKindness Practitioner】
The fellowship welcomes those who embody these values:
Devoted Explorers: View growth as a lifelong practice with curiosity and openness
Courageous Connectors: Engage authentically with others to accelerate growth
Compassionate Innovators: Honor tradition while embracing innovation
Cultural Bridge-Builders: Move fluidly between different perspectives and worlds
Elevating Presence: Lift others through your presence and choose the "better hard" path
【Code of Conduct】
All participants agree to five core precepts:
Refrain from harming yourself or others
Maintain honesty in all interactions
Avoid sexual misconduct
Abstain from intoxicants that impair awareness
Practice self-observation and return to your intention when you stray
The program cultivates uncompromising compassion—genuine kindness with clear boundaries.
【The Choice Before You】
You can choose the "better hard" path—facing challenges now for greater ease later, rather than avoiding growth and facing harder consequences.
MindKindness offers:
Clarity amid confusion
Connection in a fragmented world
Contribution from your authentic center
This isn't another self-improvement checkbox. It's a path to transformative presence for yourself and others.
Your seat in the circle of twelve awaits. Will you claim it?
【MindKindness Fellowship Sign-Up】
Express Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in the MindKindness Fellowship. Please fill out this brief form to receive more information about the program.