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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
“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” This profound phrase resonates deeply with both my spiritual and human hearts. As a practitioner dedicated to nurturing a more peaceful and compassionate...
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...
A Special Message to My Cherished Friends and Supporters Your presence and belief in my work are true treasures on my artistic voyage. I am endlessly grateful for your support and the connection...
“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...
"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...