Relative to the universe, we are infinitely small; relative to our loved ones, we are greatly treasured; and relative to the earth and its cycles, we are in constant flux.
Read moreMaking Simple, Happy Habits
If we view meditation and contemplative practice as opportunities to turn the skill of thought-quieting into a reflexive habit that doesn't require much effort, like the mundane chores of daily life, we can become adept housekeepers of the heart and mind.
Read moreYou Might Need A Butterfly Hug Right Now
Try this simple hack for moments of anxiety and overwhelm
Read moreWhat's A Weekend?
While setting aside Saturdays and Sundays for pure relaxation is still the ideal for many, what seems more common is a daily jumbled program of work, ease, socializing, exercise, and self-care.
Read moreOriginal Yogis?
Observations collected with unflinching wisdom over several hundred millennia evokes a nascent yogic awareness: the horseshoe crab as an original yogi – calm and composed, reminding our troubled parts that time marches to a beat and at a depth we can't begin to fathom.
Read moreFour solid reasons why yoga helps
Integrated mind-body practices are uniquely suited to help us reckon with the injustices we see, the indignities we experience, and the incredulousness we feel. Here are four demonstrable ways.
Read morePrayers for Peace, Ingredients for Connection
If your heart is breaking, if your gut is clenched in fear, if your thoughts are hot with anger, take some long breaths and bid a grateful welcome to your beautiful, interconnected soul.
Read moreStay Gentle
In service of staying hopeful, we can do wonders for our bodies as they get older and wiser by tending to our joints with sweet and attentive movement.
Read moreRemember to keep air in your tires. This is a metaphor.
Just like car tires, we fare better with the unexpected when we've done steady maintenance – such as regularly checking our own inner resources, noticing when we need to top off with self-care, and employing our tools skillfully to cushion the inevitable bumps in the road.
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