Signs Around Town
To what and to whom shall we offer our reverence and create our social altars? How do those choices define us and others?
Infinitives Around Town
Received Exhortation
I ordered some seeds for the garden–Malabar spinach–a spinach-like green that supposedly likes heat and humidity–from Calabash Tea and Tonic. I’m looking forward to seeing whether it will thrive in the summer. It’s hard to find greens that do well… (READ MORE)
Allyship Is a Practice
In “Me and White Supremacy,” (see excerpt below), Layla Saad writes that “allyship is not an identity but a practice.” How is your sadhana? Are you shifting it to recognize how you can most optimally participate in this turbulent time?
You Will Also Need Love
A year ago I met Maitri, then being called Banana, in foster care. In honor of our anniversary, here’s another day of Maitri pictures, along with an excerpt from Layla F Saad’s “Me and White Supremacy.” (Note: DC residents, DC… (READ MORE)
How Will You Participate?
I spent both Saturday and Sunday morning in a meditation training with Cyndi Lee. I also attended Reggie Hubbard’s afternoon yoga practice today (celebrating Prince’s birthday). Now, more than ever, is the time to engage and to perform the focused… (READ MORE)
Fight Ignorance With Education
Please order from independent booksellers or direct from the author. One-click shopping feeds the problem.
Sadhana
I felt strongly called to bear witness today, in addition to making additional targeted donations to support protesters and the movement for black lives. I have been concerned about my ability to avoid possibly spreading Covid-19. To say what I… (READ MORE)
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
I went outside in the middle of the day to get supplies from the hardware store for plumbing repairs. An expert friend was teaching me how while doing the needed repairs. This is one of the things I saw.
Day After Black Out Tuesday
Yesterday I did not post to respect the #blacklivesmatter protesters. Today, in addition to my other regular giving, I chose to support National Bailout and Movement for Black Lives. Before work I meditated. Throughout the day, I took short asana… (READ MORE)