Love May Be Our Only Way Out - One Story Away - Part Two | Successful Aging

One Tree Can Start a Forest

One tree can start a forest, One bird can herald spring, One smile can begin a friendship, One hand can lift a soul, One star can guide a...

This Is Water

Driving to teach a yoga class one early Monday morning, I was searching my mind for some words of inspiration and wisdom for my class. I w...

In the Steps of RBG

When the words to express my feelings don't come easily, I am thankful for the talented poets among us. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer aka Wor...

We Are of a Tribe

Every Monday I start my day with a group of students who have become my friends. I am beyond grateful for our connections. We help susta...

Mother Kwan Come to Me

"It is said that Kwan Yin hears the cries of this suffering world and responds with the quivering of her heart."

Poetry of Presence

There are some books that once you start reading them, you know you will keep them forever. Poetry of Presence is one of those books for ...

5 Easy Steps to Calm

Interrupt the flow of thought by the simple practice of placing your hand on your heart. Create a calm presence with the "Sacred Pause&

Where We Are Headed by Rosemerry Trommer

The flowers work together collectively to bring joy. Not separate joys. When the lines are blurred, the larger experience is a soulful bless

You Belong Here

The mindful poetry of a Hundred Falling Veils help you pause and recharge. Read Belong Here to get a taste of the experience.

The Neighbors' Dog

When the record finally ends he is still barking, sitting there in the oboe section barking, his eyes fixed on the conductor who is entreati

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