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)
Call Ins Around Town
How are you manifesting your dharma these days?
Shanti Yatra
Yesterday I walked over to the White House and joined at the final step of a pilgrimage for peace in Gaza. Among the walkers and those giving voice at the White House were Jews, Muslims, Catholics, Baptists, AME, Hindus, Quakers,… (READ MORE)
Be Here Now (Var.)
Be Here Now (Var.)
Reflection (Prakasha and Vimarsha)
At the Thillai Kali temple in Chidambaram, and at other temples I am sure, but that was where I particularly noticed this aspect, there is a mirror on the altar, so that one also sees one’s reflection when watching the… (READ MORE)