Black Lives Matter
I grew up in a small, rural town in Connecticut and didn't really know anything about racism, yet it was all around me. In my first teaching job, in a large inner-city, the principal told me that if I could teach there, I could teach anywhere. Those were some...
Self-Love: Getting your Life in Order
There are many aspects to ordering our lives: Body paying attention to what goes in and what comes out Boundaries—with all the topics listed Business including money, systems Electronics phone apps, computer documents,...
Being aware of the Gunas: Ways to Stay Grounded
“We can only birth a new reality if we are grounded in the physical.” Maya Cointreau In the last couple of months I have heard from family members, friends and clients that they either can’t get anything done—they are unfocused and lethargic or that they’re fidgeting,...
Sounds to Ground
During this tumultuous time, I invite you to go within. Spend some time in silence with yourself and your inner guide. What is important to you? Who are you? Why are you here? How can you be of service to yourself, others and the planet? I've included a short...
Right use of Energy: Brahmacharya
ENERGY, specifically our energy and how we deal with it is key in maintaining a balanced and content life. Brahmacharya translates to moving towards the essential truth. Yet, its application is controlling our perceptual senses and desires-TKV Desikachar. My...
Connection
Though we humans need air, water and food to survive, we need connection with others just as much—even when we think we don’t or possibly more if we think we don’t. You have probably heard of the studies of babies dying without attention or people surviving because of...