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,...
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The Birth of an Artist and Spiritual Warrior
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...
Aspirations & Intentions
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...
Elevate. Empower. Connect.
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...
The Peace Practice Checklist: Simple Steps to Cultivate Inner and Outer Peace
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...
What Truly Matters in Your World?
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...
Body Scan Meditation
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...
Why Stop Multi-Tasking?
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...
The Five Mindfulness Trainings from Thich Nhat Hahn
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...
Tips for Integrating Joy and Playfulness ✨😊
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...
✨ Join Me for Conscious Conversations ✨
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...
What is Conscious Conversation?
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...
Trust in Your Path & Keep Moving Forward
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...
Mindfulness & the Practice of Staying in the Moment
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,...
Breathe into Center
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...
Zoom 101: Navigating Virtual Events with Confidence
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:...
Relax. Breathe. Smile ✨😊 The Peace You Seek is Within
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...
Unlocking the Mysteries: ‘Beyond the Veil’
"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,...
Taoist Wisdom – Maybe, Maybe Not
Today I share a a well-known Taoist tale I call, "Maybe, Maybe Not." Many variations of this story have been passed down through oral tradition and written texts, each embodying...
Embracing the Call of the Heart: Inspiration from Rumi
When I began my spiritual journey, it felt like standing at the edge of a vast ocean, filled with infinite possibilities. Immersed in teachings, stories, songs, prayer, and poetry, I felt a tug...
Embracing the Courage Within: A Poem and Reflection
Embracing the Courage Within: A Poem and Reflection Today I share a simple poem that emerged spontaneously from a deep calling within my heart—an urging for more courage, a willingness to stand in...
Wild, Messy, Marvelous
“We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly entirely wildly, messily marvelously, who we were born to be.” - *Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird: Some...
“If it’s not Love, it’s a call for Love”
“If it's not Love, it's a call for Love” This profound phrase resonates deeply with both my spiritual and human hearts. As a practitioner dedicated to nurturing a more peaceful and compassionate...
Mindfulness and Resilience – Embracing Inner Strength with Grace
Growing deep roots of mindfulness and resilience allow us to embrace our inner strength with grace and ease. Life is an intricate dance of highs and lows, surprises, and challenges can often catch...