The middle way is often taught generally as neither seeking or holding on to pleasure, nor seeking to avoid what is unpleasant. When this generalization is applied to particular situations, it can help us to negotiate our lives more consciously.
This week after we sat together, Ellen gave a few introductory remarks and then shared a recorded talk by Yuka Nakamura which explores a more complex and nuanced understanding of the middle way.
You can listen to the talk here: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/97456/