I don't think in my own case, there is a straight trajectory to becoming still. For me, it is a series of fits and starts and just as I think I got it, I don't have it. But each and every time that I touch the stillness (which I believe is my true essence, akin [...]
This blog entry begins with two videos, one on the sound of "OM" and the other a witty but poignant video by JP Sears on being your authentic "weird" self. Enjoy!Why "OM"?Journal QuestionsWhat do you notice after you chant or hear "OM"?Is there any other word, sound that you feel something similar?Get Weird!Journal Questions:How did [...]
The Art of Letting GoI fancy myself an artist, any type of medium will do from the canvas, a piece of clay, photography, cooking, voice or beating my drum. But there is one art that I have a difficult time envisioning me doing - and that is Letting Go.Artists may be born with natural talent [...]
INSPIRATION - it doesn't get any better than this folks!Daily AffirmationsSwaddlingWhen was the last time that you got tucked into bed? Maybe you are the one doing the tucking these days. With the busyness of life (work, errands, phone calls, commutes), we then feel uncontained, our energy spilling out and subsequently not having enough energy [...]
INSPIRATION - it doesn't get any better than this folks!Daily AffirmationsSwaddlingWhen was the last time that you got tucked into bed? Maybe you are the one doing the tucking these days. With the busyness of life (work, errands, phone calls, commutes), we then feel uncontained, our energy spilling out and subsequently not having enough energy [...]
Driving in my car....I am loving the opportunity to learn more about myself right now. I don't always feel this way as I have become habitual in my ways or as we describe those of us in the older crowd, "Set in our ways". When we become set, we don't always know how set we [...]
FACING FALLSha Na Na and Sa Ta Na Ma - what do they have in common. Nothing but lots of "ah" sounding vibrations. This is one of my favorite "go to" meditations when I feel scatterbrained, unfocused. It can take awhile as each repetition is 2 to 5 minutes long for a total of 12 [...]
I have been a juicing and smoothie mama lately. A few months ago, I bought a refurbished Vitamixer from my friend Inna*. Perfect condition! It only has been loved before by someone else. My daily kale and a myriad of other fruits and veggies intake has been astounding to me. I slip a little shredded [...]
Spring MusingsFirst Day of Spring 2014: Vernal Equinox368A Sign of SpringPrintEmailLeave a commentAverage:Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomePoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomeYour rating: None Average:3.5 of 5 (254 votes)In 2014, spring begins with the vernal equinox on March 20 at 12:57 P.M. EDT. Here’s more information about the equinox, signs of spring, and stunning spring photos!See when each season starts for 2014.The Vernal EquinoxAh, spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, [...]
There is no denying it, a touch of Spring is here. The brighter patches of green, onion grass sprouting, a clover patch, and the much welcomed surprise of the perennials. So before I get carried away on the March winds, I want to take one more moment to ground myself, feel comfort and support. One [...]
