Found Affirmations
A Skink
It has been a special day. I met a skink when we were weeding at the Youth Garden. First time I have encountered one. I am grateful for a life that is healthy and safe enough for such things. Wishing… (READ MORE)
Clouds During Partial Eclipse
State of the Garden
I spent most of the day working in the garden. As the darkness of the eclipse encroached, I thought what it would be like if I had not known in advance that it was coming. Would I have known enough… (READ MORE)
Remember to Pause for Beauty
Did you notice the clouds, a blossom, something of joy while still recognizing and doing what you can with the world being as it is in these times?
Eagle’s Nest
Soon the leaves will be out and the nest will be completely obscured from view.
Renewal
On this day when billions contemplate an idea of resurrection, I find myself thinking that when too much energy is being consumed with continuous destruction, it is hard for resurrection or renewal or rebirth to manifest.
“Omwashing” and “Decolonizing Yoga”
Last week I attended via Zoom a “Yoga for Palestine” workshop hosted by ABCD Yoga. I appreciated the level of scholarship and detail and getting to hear South Asian perspectives and interpretations. I highly recommend reading Sheena Sood’s paper on… (READ MORE)
Bearing Witness
It was raining and that was the smallest of discomforts compared to the suffering being funded by our government. I do not have the courage to refuse to pay taxes. I am willing, however, to give away enough of that… (READ MORE)
Call Ins Around Town
How are you manifesting your dharma these days?