Global Mala Day Today
I was not able to go to the Washington, DC event for Global Mala Day because I am scheduled to do my regular volunteer work. I did, however, include the focus of this call for a unified, intentional offering in… (READ MORE)
Acting, Letting Go (and a possible reference for rose garden)
A co-worker of mine said today that he hated that everything we do gets criticized by someone. During part of the conversation, he also mentioned that once something written was made public and then questioned, an alternative meaning to the… (READ MORE)
Minding the Gap (and vinyasa krama)
One meaning of the phrase vinyasa krama is “the yoga of sequencing.” This is the art of knowing how to practice in an order that will be most optimal for where you are in space, time, and health in any… (READ MORE)
Negation, Affirmation (and a new yard sign)
I went to a delightful brunch yesterday hosted by friend and neighbor K, who lives on the other side of the Hill. A number of the guests turned out to live within a couple of blocks of me on the… (READ MORE)
Free Class Week is NEXT Week (and a reminder to slow down)
I woke up early this morning, all ready to go up to Takoma Park and teach free classes. I am fully prepared — I’ve been enjoying contemplating one of my favorite first class themes, practicing great ways to enjoy our… (READ MORE)
9-11 (and personal choice)
Secretary Hilda Solis sent workers at the Department of Labor an email invitation yesterday to do some volunteer activity today to honor those who lost their lives in the tragedy of 9-11. She did not remind us of terror or… (READ MORE)
Bummer. Tomato Blight.
I just went to my little plot at the community garden, and the base of the brandywine tomatoes were blackened. No doubt what it was: the dreaded blight. So I removed the plant, carefully putting it in the trash instead… (READ MORE)
September News (web copy of newsletter)
Dear Friends, A cool breeze is blowing through my window as I write, giving a foretaste of glorious fall weather to come. Although already fully immersed in the throes of work after last week’s study trip to Oregon with John… (READ MORE)
Softness (as part of the first Anusara principle)
In this society, we tend to think of softness as a negative. If being soft is collapse, laziness, inattentiveness, etc, then it would indeed be a hindrance to growth inner and outer. We need to soften, though, in order to… (READ MORE)
Bruised Peach Cake (and transforming disappointment into delight)
Yesterday at the Dupont Circle Fresh Farm Market I carefully selected four peaches that were not quite ripe. I anticipated them ripening on Tuesday and Wednesday, so that I could have them when I returned to the office (always good… (READ MORE)