Sonic Steam Bath
First night of 4th of July weekend, in vacay mode, I headed down Broad Street into Center City Philly with my friend Ondreah to...
View ArticleThe Soul Solution
Is your soul yearning for expression? Are you willing to enter into deep exploration of what it means to live from that exalted place? Jonathan...
View ArticleMeditation: The Complete Guide
Hard to imagine one book so content rich about such a subject as vast as meditation, but nearly lifelong meditator, professor and practicing Quaker Patricia Monaghan and ecologist, author and yoga...
View ArticleMonkey Mind Meditation
When I first saw this cartoon, I laughed with knowing awareness, since it is how I and many who meditate, find the practice to go. The truth is, meditation is 'not what you think'. My initial foray...
View ArticleOne Way Sign
In the past week, I have noticed a recurring theme that harkens back from the past 20- some years in my life. I have had the opportunity to take a stand, rock the boat, order off the menu and in...
View ArticleSensitivity
Has anyone ever said these 3 words to you that had you feeling dimissed, discounted, put down or misunderstood: "You're too sensitive."? In a workshop I am teaching this week, at Grail Springs, the...
View ArticleBest Foot Forward
Just returned from leading a 5 day retreat on the subject of calling into our lives that which we desire, perhaps in the face of the naysaying thoughts, the old worn out beliefs and the ever so busy...
View ArticleChakra Goddess-Jo Jayson
I connected with artist Jo Jayson via a mutual friend and was immediately drawn into her magical world, with lush, vivid colors and mystical imagery. Since part of my own spiritual practice...
View ArticleSleepless in Dublin
Earlier in my life, sleep was an experience I both cherished and avoided. As a little kid, I resisted naps, since I thought I would be missing out on fun. Throughout adulthood, I would often say that...
View ArticleThe World Ain’t Slowin’ Down
My busy-buzzy brain woke me up to write this a few hours ago and I made a deal with The Muse that I could sleep a bit more, if I formulated the text in dreamland. She nodded and agreed. Lately, my...
View ArticlePractices
Over the past few weeks, I have found myself (or actually lost myself) in a dark forest of despair, sadness, longing for something seemingly elusive, cracked open and grieving years of loss. Along with...
View ArticleWinter Solstice Wonderings
Last night, I sat in a circle with 26 other women from several generations. The youngest was in her 20's and others were in their 30's through my age (50's) and still others were slightly older. We...
View ArticleDay One
It is now January 1, 2016 as I am writing this blog entry. Eyes a bit bleary still following a nap, following a late night, following a party at the home of a friend. Danced, laughed, hugged, massaged...
View ArticleAfter Ashram
I am nestled in my bed as I am writing these words. Thousands of miles and seemingly worlds away from the peace-drenched place in which I spent the past five days. Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas...
View ArticleFlea Market Meditation
A gentle breeze wisped by and a tender ray of sunlight wafted down on my right cheek. I sighed in release as my sleep deprived weary body nestled into a camp chair. Like many, I have been waking up...
View ArticleWithout Pause
"La clave es vivir sin prisa, pero sin pausa." (The key is to live without hurry, but also without pause). My friend Greg Petitti shared this thought on his Facebook page today. It had me pondering...
View ArticleDecisions Decisions
Each day we are called on to make decisions. What do we want for breakfast? What clothes will we put on? What shoes will cover our feet as we walk out into the world? Even more importantly, what...
View ArticleSacred Sonic Sweetness
There are some days that call for deep healing of body, mind, and spirit. Yesterday was one of them. After months of overwork, underplay as well as caregiving of a dear friend, followed by her recent...
View ArticleLife Is Grand
When people ask me how I am, whether I have seen them recently or if years have passed, my answer is always the same, “Life is grand.” And it truly is. Even in the midst of challenges and loss,...
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