Abiding
“The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial. They abide with realities, they remain not with what is showy. The one they discard, the other they...
Returning to Stillness
We perceive a tree as being still. Yet, when a gust of wind sends its branches swaying in all directions, its movement is unmistakable, while the tree remains rooted and still. As we look upon the silence of a ...
The Resolve of Acceptance
As we move through an asana in hatha yoga or any other activity in our daily life, our mind is confronted with a choice to accept the state of our body and being, or to reject it. Our minds are well practiced a...
Resilient by Nature
“Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found.” ~ Pema Chodron
Although we may not care to admit it, when we take an honest look a...
Wisdom of Clarity
“That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. So to get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the inevitability of something.” ~ Meredith Monk
Everywhere we go ther...
Listening Through Vibration
Listening is not only a cognitive practice – it is a sense of connection and physical feeling – it is a vibration. To understand the meaning of words beyond their definition, one must consider the feeling; the ...
The Wonder of Connection
Do you ever wonder how trees manage to stay rooted in a storm, or why water flows in a certain direction, or how our bodies process vitamins and energy from the sun, or why a woman's reproductive cycle matche...
A Gift Worth Giving
Giving a gift is often a very special experience and may include ceremonial elements of lovely gift wrap and thoughtful note cards. However, there is a more sacred form of giving that requires no shopping, no f...
Steadfast
"Fearful as reality is, it is less fearful than evasions of reality. Look steadfastly into the slit, pin pointed malignant eyes of reality as an old-hand trainer dominates his wild beasts." ~ Caitlin Thomas
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Grace
“Every natural action is graceful.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being gracious is revealed through one’s ability to blend and nurture the qualities of wisdom and compassion into action. When we are able to see ...