It is the ultimate task that we all be heroes and start living up to larger values, not just for ourselves, but for the whole realization of ourselves as complete beings, for others and for the planet. Can we begin to see interdependence as a healthy reality, rather than a weakness in the face of a capitalistic for-maximum-profit model?
Category: Bend It Like Brahma
The End of a New Beginning
"Hindsight is 20/20." "Trust the process." "Synchronicity is being in the state of flow." There are a million catchphrases that try to summarize the successful momentum of life and most only make sense when you look back at the results. Yesterday's graduation from the Soul of Yoga 200 Hr Teacher Training was a final gathering … Continue reading The End of a New Beginning
Days 23-26: The Archetype
When your inner warrior shines bright, it's hard to look away.
Days 21-22 : Take a Time-Out
Remember back in school when the teacher would punish bad behavior with a "Time-Out?" It was used as a humiliating tactic to separate miscreants from the pack and exclude misdemeanors from the fun. Nowadays, wouldn't you just kill to have a time-out enforced by your boss, your kids, or your socially-addicted friends? I can hear … Continue reading Days 21-22 : Take a Time-Out
Week Off: Tadasana or Mountain Pose
Lessons from the mountain.
Day 19: Gifts From the Heart
Gifts from the heart: turning coal into diamonds.
Days 14-15: Today I Wear Purple
On Election Day, can I stand for both sides and remain neutral in the face of democratic choice?
Days 12-13: Asteya is “Non-Stealing”
What it means to not steal- I'm not just talking about cookies.
Week Off: Release
A little tidying up goes a long way in re-envisioning our joy and ourselves.
Days 10-11: I Am.
With the right questions, we can dive into the heart of the matter.