https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSWJTu5Prw A Dance with Stillness Preparing to Dance As the music and video begins, Sitting upright, inhaling a deep breath, sinking into comfort, Exhaling, pause. Riding the breath, let go, allow. Arriving in this moment,...
There was a time when I would have hesitated to claim either of these. Today they are my truth. I have been an artist since I was a child, yet this path was not seen as a wise direction to choose for my life. And while my art wasn’t part of my vocation...
There’s a quiet strength found in pausing to listen to the whispers of your heart. It’s in these moments of present awareness you can touch the essence of your nature and discover what truly matters to you. Your Guiding Star Aspirations arise from a...
How the Kekoka Yoga Retreat is Changing Lives, One Act at a Time At the heart of every great movement is a story—one that begins small but has the power to create ripples of change. The Kekoka Yoga Retreat, nestled along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, is one such...
Simple Steps to Cultivate Inner and Outer Peace In our fast-paced world, peace can feel elusive. However, it's not something that requires grand gestures or perfect conditions. Peace begins with the small, consistent actions we take every day. Whether it's pausing for...
Exploring the Yama of Generosity As a Buddhist nun, my material life was trimmed and refocused. My wardrobe was pared down to the simple robes of a renunciate, no make-up, no jewelry, no dreams of a big house filled with furniture, appliances, and trendy décor....
Practice a Body Scan Meditation Your body is a doorway to deeper awareness. Embark on a journey to deeper self-awareness with a simple yet transformative meditation technique: the body scan. This practice is a gateway to attuning to your physical sensations, easing...
Why stop multitasking? It can feel so productive, but is it? "Interestingly, because multitasking is so stressful, single-tasking to meet a tight deadline will actually reduce your stress. In other words, giving yourself less time to do things could make you more...
Thich Nhat Hanh's five mindfulness trainings resonate with the 5 precepts I embraced at the start of my Buddhist journey. These precepts profoundly shaped my life's direction, providing an ethical framework that guided me through significant personal changes....
Tips for Integrating Joy and Playfulness Bringing joy and playfulness into your mindfulness practice doesn't mean you have to abandon the serious aspects. Instead, it’s about finding a balance and making space for both. Here are some tips to help you get started: Set...
Do You Enjoy Engaging in Soul-Nourishing Dialogue? ✨ Join Me for Conscious Conversations ✨ One of the joys of my journey is connecting with amazing people like you. As I travel, I love discovering local coffee shops and engaging in meaningful conversations. I invite...
What is Conscious Conversation? As a visionary, thought leader, and advocate for a more peaceful and compassionate world, what do you believe makes conversation conscious? I believe it involves being: Deeply Present A conscious conversation involves being fully...
Are you dreaming a new dream? Setting a personal goal, a professional milestone, or seeking a deeper spiritual journey? How do you trust your path and keep moving forward? These are guidelines and practices I rely on to support mine: Stay Grounded in Your Intention...
Mindfulness & the Practice of Staying in the Moment Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment, and just like maintaining balance, it requires constant negotiation with your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings. Imagine your mind is like a busy...
Looking back, I want to know I have reached out with love whenever there has been a chance. And I have taken in joy when it is close at hand. I release old stories. Looking forward, I envision a world where love for all beings is our natural expression, my journey...
Zoom 101: Navigating Virtual Events with Confidence Welcome to the Shey Global Zoom Room, let's make sure you feel comfortable and confident navigating a Zoom event! Here's a step-by-step guide: Before the Event Finding the Link: After you've registered for the...
Relax. Breathe. Smile ✨😊 The Peace You Seek is Within Inner Peace is a state of inner calm, tranquility, and contentment that comes from a deep sense of harmony and acceptance of yourself and your surroundings regardless of external circumstances. It involves being in...
"Beyond the Veil." This simple piece, speaks to me of the things in my dreams ... It speaks to me of what lies in the boundless realm beyond our senses, beyond the veil of our conscious awareness, the depths of the subconscious, the vast expanse of the universe beyond...