December 7, 2010
Changing The Way We Relate
Making Over Our Partners
A relationship, in the truest sense of the word, means relating to another. Usually when we say that we relate to someone, it is because we’ve found common ground. But part of relating is finding ways to make ideas that seem different come together. So often [...]

December 1, 2010
Think Globally, Eat Locally
Have Fun and Save the Planet
Now it is more important than ever to eat locally and shop your local farmer’s market and small grocery store.
We all know that our planet needs our help right now, but we often feel unsure about what to do, where to make an effort, and [...]

November 26, 2010
Your Wellspring of Energy
A Stress-Free Home
No matter where you live or what type of home you live in, taking care of your dwelling is also caring for your soul.
Sometimes our lives are so busy that we treat our homes as if they were impersonal places that we merely pass through. But we can [...]

November 24, 2010
Being a Strong Container
Grounding Ourselves
When we are grounded, we essentially become a strong container in which our spirits can safely and productively dwell.
We often hear people telling us to ground ourselves, but we may not be sure what that means and how we might do it. Grounding ourselves is a way of bringing [...]

November 22, 2010
Right Where We Are
Enlightenment At Home
You don’t need to travel to a far away land to become enlightened; it isn’t the place, it’s the practice.
Many spiritual seekers feel called to far-flung places across the globe in the interest of pursuing the path of their enlightenment. This may indeed be the right course of [...]

November 19, 2010
Enduring Discomfort
Missing Our Old Habits
If you find yourself missing an old habit or pattern, know this is normal and acknowledge the feeling.
Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of an addiction or a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern as we would [...]

November 17, 2010
Cleansing Nature
Rain
Rain can be experienced through all of your senses, allowing you to understand how important each drop of water is.
There are times when we might feel the need to wash away all of our troubles and call forth freshness into our lives. Since perhaps the most cleansing substance on this earth is [...]

November 12, 2010
A Full Embrace Excluding Nothing
Finding Peace Within
If we are to have true peace in this world, each one of us must find it in ourselves first.
Most people agree that a more peaceful world would be an ideal situation for all living creatures. However, we often seem stumped as to how to bring this [...]

November 8, 2010
Outside the Comfort Zone
Things We Don’t Want to Do
Putting off doing what scares us and brings up fear only creates more obstacles in our lives.
Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and [...]

November 2, 2010
Making Time for Reflection
Going on Retreat
Putting our trust in the retreat process will make space and dedication for the necessary work we have to do.
Giving ourselves time to reflect and heal can be a powerful way to process the things that are happening in our lives, and one of the best approaches to [...]