I'm a tree-hugger. Yes, I said it and I will proudly own it. On our recent travels during my 8-week hiatus, we spent our last month in Northern California, in the small quaint town of Mendocino. We not only spent time ... Read More...
Solitude
With the hectic pace of the past month, it seemed appropriate to gravitate toward the yin side of life and talk about solitude. As I mentioned in my last post, over this past couple of weeks I have been inundated with ... Read More...
Hear The Whisper
As I sat in the residue of our first weekend of the Advanced Studies program on Sunday evening, I needed to create my theme for the upcoming week. I felt inspired from the weekend's workshop, but less than creative. So ... Read More...
Stillness
I often create my weekly theme based on what I need to personally tap into and stillness just seemed to be the perfect fit. We're in peak season, my schedule is full, and I'm seeking those still moments to balance out ... Read More...
Inner Space, Inner Peace
It's my birthday week so I wanted to pick a thought of the week that was a reflection of one of my deepest intentions...finding a peaceful heart. The inspiration has partially stemmed from my Dad, Wayne, who passed away ... Read More...
Pratyahara
The darkness that envelops the sky after the completion of my evening classes lets me know that the winter Solstice is fast-approaching. Our daylight hours are seemingly short and the natural rhythm of nature is ... Read More...
I Do
We recently returned from a quick trip to Columbus, Ohio to attend the wedding of my nephew, Matthew, to his new bride Jordan. It's crazy to see someone you've known from infancy move through so many stages of their ... Read More...
Quiet
Shhhhhhhh.... Hit your personal mute button for a moment and notice what sounds you hear. All of them. You may have to close your eyes and see how many and what type of sounds is coming into your awareness. How many ... Read More...
Tune In
One of the most sublime and transportive singing voices I've heard is that of Karnamitra Dasi. I've had the privilege of not only hearing her sing but of her speaking about how she sings. She describes trying to find the ... Read More...
Transitions
A snowbird friend of mine recently had to return home from a shorter than usual season here in the desert. I asked her how their season was and she replied, "It felt short. It's the transitions that kill me!". The ... Read More...
You Carry The Light Within
As I begin writing this weekly blog, it's gray and raining outside. It feels like I should be curled up on the couch in my pj's with a lovely cup of chai. The natural world is beckoning me to turn inward and get quiet. ... Read More...