On my back, on the floor, I am lying alone in a dark living room considering that this may no longer be my home away from home. That, in fact, I am a stranger here, simply visiting a life that has sprouted and been nurtured without me. My home — the one supporting a life … Continue reading All parts touch equally
The grain of the dirt road crunched under the thin rubber soles of my shoes as the soft morning light lay gently upon my head, slowly warming me. Waves of stillness and calm washed over me with each step: the warming of my skin, the joyful songs of birds, a breeze carrying the familiar brine … Continue reading The joys, sorrows and peace of losing ourselves
As an advocate for spending more time on the floor, I was thrilled to be recently introduced to the original yoga prop: the strap. Unlike the modern version of a yoga strap, which is frequently used as a prop in Indian hatha yoga classes for a variety of purposes, the original yoga strap was usually … Continue reading Old Ways for Modern Times
Whether you are someone who loves the festivity of the holiday season or someone who simply tries to survive it–or, most likely, somewhere in between–having a few ideas to manage the ups and down of such a busy time of year can go a long way in making the holidays healthy and harmonious. Here are … Continue reading Harmonious Holidays
What happens in those special moments when you connect with someone you love? How about when you see a sweet baby or an innocent animal? Or witness a good deed being done? Your heart softens. Your body relaxes. And, for a moment, your mind is full of pure sensation instead of busy thought. Often, we … Continue reading A warm heart has no edges
Resolve to Acknowledge Your Goodness A New Year is a chance for a fresh start, a new beginning. As human beings, we tend to look backward before starting something new. We note all of the “mistakes” and “bad habits” we’ve had and resolve not to carry them forward. About this new journey, we say, “This … Continue reading Namaste 2014
A MEDITATION ON THE CHAIN OF LIFE IN HONOR OF OUR MOMS When we honor our mothers, we also honor ourselves. Regardless of our current relationship with the woman who brought us into this life, she is deserving of our gratitude for the simple reason that she made it possible for us to experience this … Continue reading Maternal Love Meditation
With Spring in full bloom (what a wonder the magnolia, cherry, plum and pear trees lining my street in Seattle are!) I’m finding the days to be fuller and my moods to be up, down and all around as the weather shifts and the natural world stirs. And already, I am anticipating Summer, which is … Continue reading So Hum: A Simple Meditation
During extra busy times, we often tend to put blinders on, bringing our focus completely to our own personal circumstances, plans, future or past. While planning for the future and attending to our personal needs and business is good, our busyness-induced tunnel vision can cause us to forget that the world around us is a … Continue reading Big Awareness Meditation
The Iron Bird Way 