Loving Kindness Meditation
I first heard about this practice in the early 1990’s. I was listening to a book on tape by Pema Chodron, a wise and present American divorcee turned Buddhist nun. I’d just started listening to her wise words and this practice seemed weird. Later, I would, via the counsel of Sharon Salzberg and Sylvia Boorstein, […]
Soothing Self
I needed an official definition for the word “soothing” this morning. Life has intensified in the past six weeks and I’ve needed more soothing to care well for myself. And, I see myself choosing options that are long term detriments – junky food, sleep, and hibernation. In clearer moments, I seek soothing in more balanced […]
The Centering Strength of Tadasana
The final month of Winter is near in Minnesota and I find the mental restlessness of Spring is arriving early. I enjoy the long dark treasure trove winter provides for slowing the social pace and delving deeper into matters of mind, body and spirit. So the early arrival of Spring restlessness has me seeking center […]
Daily Practice
Do you jump out of bed loving what you do every day? What if that question was your measure of good livin’?