For almost all of us, the regular voice inside our heads is one of self-judgement, harshness, disappointment, criticism, negativity. Learning to overcome that voice in order to be kinder and gentler to yourself is a step toward maturity, for it allows the space for true growth and transformation. Living in a space of self love … More The Importance of Having a Practice
The point is: life comes with some sacrifice and some suffering, and we cannot escape the hardship. Happily enough, enduring the suffering and gamely making the sacrifices adds to the meaning with which we live our lives. It may not add to present moment happiness, but it gives us something more important, something more lasting: a reason to live. … More Living with meaning
I’ve thought frequently about life and death. Certainly those of us who are alive face the inevitability of our body’s death at some unknown future point. But why? Why must our bodies deteriorate? Why must trees get old and die? Why must foxes slow in their speed and strength and new foxes come … More On life and death
One morning this fall I was driving my toddler to her school. Some kind of construction company had been putting in natural gas pipes along the side of this road for some weeks, and, as usual, they were at it again that morning. I was happy that we passed before the work had … More Gratitude
In his book, Return to the Sacred, Jonathan Ellerby writes of twelve paths that have been time-tested as ways to become closer to the Divine. This month, March, our group, Approaching the Sacred, will focus on the eighth of his list: “the path of service.” Though we often think of the word service as something … More The Path of Service
We all have heard of the benefits of meditation: stress relief, relaxation, easing the control of our egoic mind, accessing the unconscious, experiencing a sense of peace, being present in the moment, etc. I would guess that we all have struggled, too, with adhering to a meditation practice that allows these benefits. Many people say … More Walking meditation
Be light. Connect with spirit every day. Be grateful for your food. Be grateful for each breath you take. Walk lightly on the earth. Radiate. Love everything you can as much as you can for as long as you can. Give as much as you receive, and do both whole-heartedly. Relax your shoulders. Exhale fully. … More 32 of the best things I know
Cetaceans are some of the most extraordinary beings on the planet, and fascinating accounts of their healing power and telepathic abilities abound. Many animal species seem to naturally use telepathy, as they do not rely on auditory communication as much as human beings. Dolphins, arguably one of the most magnificent creatures on the planet, are … More The healing power of dolphins
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