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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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? 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...
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 is all about being present in the moment, and just like maintaining balance, it requires constant negotiation with your thoughts,...
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 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 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...
"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,...
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...