Mindfulness and Grief The circle of life and my meditation practice all lead to a better understanding of mindfulness and grief. I’m in Tucson, attending a funeral. I honestly didn’t have the time to get to a normal Monday post, but I wrote some notes on...
Patanjali’s Teachings: The Yamas One of the books I’m reading right now is “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” It’s a powerful read. This particular version has a long introduction explaining Patanjali’s Teachings and the Yamas....
Friends! Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate this holiday. Since I always post on Mondays, this day – even if it’s a national holiday – is no exception. I wanted to bring you a post that reflected love, light and happiness – wonderful...
You all. You all lovely souls out there. Oh, I could just hug every one of you. And infuse you with love. So much love. I had planned another post this week, but as events unfolded, I knew that I had to share. For all those who are skeptical about the Law of...
It’s been quite a month. If you have been following along, you’ll know that I’ve ventured to the northeastern US, and to various places I hadn’t seen in my home state of North Carolina. I went on a personal retreat. And, I’ve taken...
I’ve been drinking a gallon of water a day Since June 1, I have been drinking 128 oz. of water a day, or 1 gallon. You might ask why I might have chosen to do this as part of the LIFE Project. For this particular month, I chose this as a month of...
Walking My Talk I’m striving to walk my talk: to live my values, to live a more simple life, to say what I do and do what I say. In other words, I’m embarking on an intentional journey to live a completely intentional life. Right now, I have a...
Ode to Tea In the darkness I tiptoe toward the kitchen and draw fresh water from the ever-ready tap. The sound of water boiling warms my spirit before even the first taste. Two teaspoons of green powder – that magical substance known for healing and the alert...
Writing a blessing for success I crafted this blessing for success for several reasons. First, I’ve looked online and never found one that quite fit my needs. So, I decided to write one for myself. Second, I wanted to create a blessing for those who find that...