Four Pebbles Meditation: A Joyful Practice of Mindful Sitting with Thich Nhat Hanh The Four Pebbles Meditation, taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, is a beautifully simple yet profound practice that cultivates freshness, stability, clarity, and inner freedom. Originally...
In moments of challenge or stress, we often react unconsciously. How Do we Shift from Fear to Love? Fear tightens, contracts, and pulls us away from connection. Love expands, softens, and brings us home to presence. Today, I want to share a few simple yet powerful...
There’s no denying it, our world is at a tipping point. Fear, division, and uncertainty are everywhere. And yet, woven into all of this is an incredible opportunity, the chance to step forward and become conscious architects of a world motivated by love, wisdom, and...
In a world that often feels noisy and overwhelming, clarity is more than a luxury - it’s a lifeline. Yet so many of us spend our days navigating distractions, wondering why peace feels out of reach. The truth is, clarity isn’t something we find outside...
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, how often do we pause and truly experience the present moment? For many, the answer is “rarely.” We are constantly pulled in multiple directions—by work, family, responsibilities, and the never-ending stream of notifications....
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...