Lessons on bringing to this world my true present self When I reflect on the state of the world, I notice a stark contrast between the values and priorities of some people and others. So much of a recurring theme in the challenges we face is this contrast, that all I can conclude is this: The universe […]
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Nature’s laws, deeper nourishment, and the pleasant edge of not knowing, my anchors back to balance How do you cope when life throws you a curveball, like the sudden theft of your bike at a cozy coffee shop? A Welcome Interruption Coinciding with a desire for a warm and creamy pumpkin beverage, a mini gap
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A couple of days ago, I had the privilege to share Ayurveda at an event that attracted people from all corners of the world — A Kriya Yoga Retreat hosted once per year by The Assisi Institute. Now, when it comes to sharing the profound and vast science of ‘How to Live’, the knowledge of
An encounter with Joy…. Read More »
Once Conrad, our 6-year-old grandson, learned that this was my last day being 52, to which he exclaimed, “Very old!” he also asked me: What Do You Love Most? My response, evoking that joyful kind of teary-eyed response, caught me off guard. This surprise aside, I also took the opportunity to clarify that in more
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It may rob you of the freedom to be sincere! Have you noticed that while sincerity seems to flow very naturally, a certain tension goes along with a serious attitude? Remove the wax! The Latin word Sincere (“sin cerae”) means “without wax”! During Roman times, as the story goes, the claim that a
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Image above: Carnival in my native land, Rio de Janeiro Brasil, is where I first heard this song. From a long-time friend passing away to my hubby’s business getting broken into and us discovering that our insurance does not cover theft, my long-waited-for Spring is not starting as light as I’d anticipated! Once this was
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The Place Between Opposites, A Life-Changing Game Yesterday was a weighty day… … you know, those days when you can’t seem to use your row, instead, feel like you are gradually shrinking by their constant weight. Well, with that script running in the back of my mind, this much I knew: I’d have to make
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Here is a three-part detour for a smoother entrance into a really good year. Depending on which side of the equator you are in, the climate may have you bundling up, putting on that bikini, or something in between. As a native of Rio de Janeiro, and an L.A. resident for much of my
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From my choice-making processto the functioning of my vital organs, hormones, nervous system,and so on ….. When disconnected,when only in my head,tensions roaming around my environment get absorbed into my physiology,and I become susceptible to harm. Since I am the only caretaker of this body,I check in with it gently and continuously. The tools for connecting
Connect! Go to where your Compass resides and let it lead the way. Read More »
Two simple exercises for the body and an essential one for the mind. What does it take to be FIT? Building muscles to become stronger and burning fat to become more agile? What else? For this brief time we have together, I invite you to explore the possibility that what it takes to experience a complete
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