Mindfulness

Swallowed with Fresh Hope

The year 2020 is in the books and the world is ready to collectively turn the page to 2021. (Click here to listen to me read this New...

The Medicine of Ancient Language

When I need a quick break, I step outside in my front yard and listen. On windy days I love to hear the trees move and the gentle sound...

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...

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&

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

Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun

A smooth, engaging reflection on aging, connections and loss; Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun will delight you with its humor, tru

Donkey On - Poem by Mary Ruefle

Rufle's poetry genius is found in lyrical moments and sometimes quirky use of images, which have been likened to found objects - a photo

Just for Now

Meditative poem by Donna Faulds.Just for now. Without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness.

Daydream

A touching poem from the Network for Grateful Living . . . One day people will touch and talk perhaps easily, And loving be natural as...

When Flowers are Everything

Ma Nature is showing off in my part of the world during a time when we need her the most. Many of the early Spring flowers in my yard...

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