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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Root Chakra: It’s Significance and Benefits
“In my experience as a human being, when I am not grounded, not present to what is in the moment, the experience of life can seem like a wild and turbulent ride!” The root chakra, known as the...
Discovering the Infinite Treasure Within: A Journey of Mindfulness Meditation
"You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer." - Eckhart Tolle As I embarked on my journey into the world of mindfulness meditation, I was...
Mindfulness: 10 Gifts I Found in the Present Moment
There are many compelling reasons to deepen our practice of mindfulness and cultivate our connection to the present moment. In this post, we will explore the top 10 gifts I found on my journey of...
Shey Global Mindfulness & Compassion Institute
Discover the Path to Inner Peace and Global Harmony Welcome to the Shey Global Mindfulness & Compassion Institute, where the journey begins within, and the ripple of transformation extends far...
Unlocking the Lotus Blessings pendant by Shey
The Lotus Blessings pendant by Shey is a radiant fusion of elegance and spirituality. With its delicate lotus flower design, it symbolizes purity, rebirth, and the blossoming of inner beauty....
Considering a journey into meditation? Answers to top 10 most FAQ’s
Are you considering a journey into meditation? A regular meditation practice is like embarking on a quest within the vast landscape of your own mind. I remember when I first started down this path,...