Tag Archives: Mindfulness

The soothing balm of Nature

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit Oregon’s Painted Hills and the Fossil Beds at John Day. I was last there almost 20 years ago and am so happy I went back! As we were traveling I … Continue reading

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What will you do with all this light?

Today is the Spring Equinox – the time when the sun is aligned with the earth’s equator making the day and night equal in duration……. It is a time of balance and awakening!   We see this in the light … Continue reading

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We need to talk….

Like me, you may have noticed what a crazy place the world seems right now. If you listen to the news or are on social media you are bombarded with information, images and opinions… you may feel sad, angry, helpless, hopeless … Continue reading

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Get Strong by Being Soft

Strong, Supple AND Soft! That’s what possible with the right kind of yoga practice! Yoga can be a very balanced exercise routine – given the right approach it can even be cardiovascular! But often times those very practices that get … Continue reading

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Healing with Trees

One of my favorite things to do is to get out and hike.                 Even in the city I can find a patch of forest and immediately feel renewed. There is something so … Continue reading

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Living the Questions

Recently I have heard a similar query from several students and a couple of friends as well. It goes something like this: “I just don’t know what I am doing right now. It         seems like there … Continue reading

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The New Moon and Space….

Yesterday was the new moon and I am still playing with what my intentions are for these next couple of weeks as that reflective light comes back. It is said that intentions consciously set and spoken aloud within 24 hours … Continue reading

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Questions to Live By

I realized a few years ago that the schedule I was keeping was not sustainable over time and that unless I did something, my health was really going to suffer. There were already signs; weight gain, body pain that would … Continue reading

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Basking in the glow….

As Americans many of us have a strong sense and value for independence. Independence of our country will be celebrated this weekend and I know that for many, most even, the appreciation of the personal freedom we have living here, … Continue reading

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Mothers……. For Peace

Last Sunday was Mother’s Day and while I love the sentiment of celebrating Mom, mothering and all involved with that, I read that the origin of Mother’s Day in the US is not necessarily tied to what it has become. … Continue reading

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