Guru Purnima
The fullness of the summer full moon, the moon of the weighty ones, the teachers of our teachers and our own and those yet to come. What is more human than a curiosity to learn and to share learning?
Notes on Practicing
On Friday, on the cusp between late afternoon and early evening, a friend, who has been under significant stress, came over to hang out for a while. I brought my friend up to the yoga studio, invited putting legs up… (READ MORE)
Do You Have A Way to Care for Yourself Come What May?
Life will be more rather than less challenging for most for the long haul. Engagement is not optional. Do you have a ritual or routine that you can rely on to provide a personal pause for gratitude/beauty/center/calm—whichever serves best? It… (READ MORE)
First Thing In The Morning?
The other morning, Facebook put into my feed the answer given by a one of the many yoga teachers among my friends to the question, “what is the first thing you do in the morning?” The answer was “meditate.” Besides… (READ MORE)
In the Midst of the Turmoil
On Saturday, along with a few thousand other people, I went to the March for Our Lives at the base of the Washington monument. Set out before the monument, in even rows, were thousands of vases of white and orange… (READ MORE)
Beginner’s Mind
After practicing for a long time, it can be hard to remember the enthusiasm of new beginnings. Sometimes taking a break is good. And rereading. And studying with those who are bringing the insights from those who have come to… (READ MORE)
Accidental Down Time and Opportunity for Reimagining
I hope this finds you safe and healthy and my energy out to those of you in the midst of challenges of embodiment of whatever kind. I had not meant to take as long as I did between posts. Much… (READ MORE)
Be Here Now (Var.)
Signs of Perseverance
This morning, before going out to the United States Supreme Court and the Capitol to express my support for safe, legal, and accessible Abortion, I came upon a box turtle while helping to remove invasive shrub honeysuckle at Kingman Island.
A Rose Among the Profusion
Sometimes appreciating the small things can ease the experience of the big things.