Let’s Get Excited!
I was recently gifted with a whole bunch of free time. (Gory details here and here.) A funny thing happened. Life got bigger. And fuller. And funner. (With apparently no effect on my habit of making up words.) Of course, there was a period where the cavernous opening in my life threatened to swallow me…
Meditation Monday II – The Art of Change
For most of us, change is worrisome. It touches the parts of us that dislike uncertainty and crave consistency and comfort. Whether we are turning the calendars over to a new year, watching nature bring on a new season, or praying for the next sunrise, we are surrounded by the energy of change. There is…
Suffering – How to Move In, Through and Out
I’ve just emerged from a period of extreme wallowing. Did you notice? Many of you gently commented about the lipstick I smeared on my tear-stained face. I’d been sucked into the quicksand of heartbreak, like the proverbial maiden in distress, unable to do anything but ruminate, complain, and write melancholy letters. Getting my shit together…
Snow Day
“If you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished?” Rumi The scene outside my window is breathtaking. Never mind that I don’t really care for the cold, or that the surprise storm derailed my plans for the day. I am awed by the majesty and beauty around me. Perhaps you’ve heard me…
Afraid of the Dark
Scenario #1: I’m standing in line at the gate, waiting to board the plane. The announced boarding time has passed, and the crowd is growing impatient. Cell phones start pinging, as passengers receive notifications that the flight is delayed 90 minutes, although there has been no formal announcement. Finally, the gate agent broadcasts the official…
Why Do We Practice?
This question has been rolling around in my mind for years (decades?). It gets triggered by my own relationship to rhythm, ritual and consistency, as well as my interactions with the global yoga community. I’ve experienced yoga students and teachers who practice to heal themselves, and I’ve also experienced people in the community who practice…