As we continue on the path of awakening our heart to others and offering loving-kindness,  the simple act of  “being there,” is profound.  Awareness. Presence. Being with. Sitting. Deep listening means to practice not preparing a response while listening. This requires humility. We are an observer instead of the problem solver. We may even think [...]

Last week I was lucky enough to spend a day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. I’ve been visiting this gem of horticulture and nature since I was 17 years old. Going there inspires me about life and wellness. It always lifts my mood if I need it. Living in Minnesota allows me to witness spring [...]

One of my favorite of the eight limbs of yoga, as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras , known as the second observance, or niyama, which is santosha, is contentment. It is an essential key to all the niyamas and a necessary condition for enlightenment. Remember that enlightenment isn’t a fixed [...]