11.30.2016

The Quiet Call of the Yoga Mat


You lie there on the floor, waiting patiently for me to notice you.
I glance at you and look the other way

After all, there are more pressing matters to attend to,
such as

11.23.2016

A Zen Tip


Yesterday afternoon I was tackling my to-do list and feeling distracted and stressed.

11.21.2016

Telling My Truth


 
What I'm up to this week:

I'm in the middle of a personal writing course about telling your true stories.

Real stories that come from the tender, raw heart of the animal within me - the part of me that's fully and unabashedly vital. She feels and sees everything and names it.

11.17.2016

Finding Courage in My Gentle Heart


Today, I would much rather share photos from my lovely autumn hike, my tiny animal collection, or tell you about the pale pink rose I passed on my afternoon walk that smells like heaven.

But in this moment, my heart moves me to speak about something else.

This week, I attended Marianne Williamson's talk at a church in New York City. The topic was spirituality and politics. With her usual outspoken, fiery passion, Marianne pleaded with the audience to not just pray, but to stay watchful of the political situation and actively get involved to change what we disagree with.

Now, aside from voting, I’ve never gotten involved in politics. My parents, who immigrated here from Asia, never discussed politics at the dinner table. They were overwhelmed enough with assimilating into their new life and raising small children, that there was no room for it - not to mention, they felt it was best to stay quiet and blend in. Politics have always felt dirty and complicated to me. It’s so much easier for me to sit, meditate and send love to the world.

So I looked the other way. 

11.14.2016

A Healing Gift For You



I've just returned from a spiritual retreat, for which I was deeply grateful to attend after last week's events here in the US.  For now, I'll refrain from saying much about the election, because so much has already been said. No matter where you stand on the election results, I'm sure it's clear to all of us that our country (and our world) is in need of healing.

I'm still untangling my thoughts and feelings around this. But it consoles me to think that from our limited human perspective, because we're in the midst of history unfolding, we cannot see the bigger picture, or know what is ultimately for the greater good of all, and what positive change may unfold in these transformative times. 

My prayer is that we keep our faith in love, remembering that fear weakens, while love strengthens and heals. There are many ways that each of us will initiate the change we want to see in the world. Some will protest, rebel, petition, donate, volunteer, pray....No matter what you choose to do, let love be at the core of your actions, thoughts and words. Simple and cliche as it sounds, Love is ultimately the only thing that will truly heal the collective mess we find ourselves in. 

Here is a healing gift I have created for you:

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