Absorption
This morning my mantra was like water to a thirsty soul. There was no question I needed my cushion. Wanted it Loved it It was a compulsion as easy as …
Grace Happens
About a week ago on a Thursday afternoon, I walked out my front door and at the end of the walk, there sat a peaceful Buddha meditating in my yard. …
Trust and the Holy Science
Over the summer my most excellent acupuncturist, Don Diggs, recommended a book for me to check out, The Holy Science by Swami Sri Yukteswar. It is a collection of Sanskrit …
I Feel Good… But Not *That* Good
When I left my day job at NPR ten years ago (gulp), I went on to Erik’s health insurance with his employer. When he left his day job two years …
Durga Mahashakti
As promised a little sumpthin’ sumpthin’ about Durga. She has been my go-to girl of late. Her name means Tough Going or Difficult to Know or Hard to Conquer, many …
Namaste Floyd Yoga Jam 2013
I just got back from my second year at Floyd Yoga Jam. This year’s meditation was on Durga, the Warrior Goddess and Protectress of all that is just and honest …
Mantra Wisdom
Let’s diverge from Ayurveda for a bit. One of the things I like to do to entertain myself is, after my morning meditation practice, I’ll pick up a book, often …
I Should vs. I Am
Ever do this? I should go clean the kitchen. I should lose a few pounds. I should be kinder to … I should study a second language. Not at all? …
Five Acts of Shiva
…Creation An unexpected songbird greeted me On Monday morning as I went out To meet the day. Martin Luther King Day, the second Inauguration of our first black president. Unexpected …
My Holiday Wish For You
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah. Sarve santu niraamayaah. Sarve bhadraani pashyantu. Maa kaschid dukhbhaag bhavet. May all beings be happy. May all beings be healthy. May all beings experience prosperity. May …