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We may not always be able to choose what happens to us, but we can choose to shift our perspective and look at events as comical, interesting, or as a form of protection. Recently I heard actress and singer, Katie Perry talk about an early failure on her rise to fame. “Rejection is God’s protection,”…

One of the most common and most taken for granted sacrifices we see everyday is the sacrifice mothers make for their children. They sacrifice time, energy, money and attention to give life, teaching, education and love to their children. But sacrifice can extend into daily life for all us – not just for firefighters and…

Obstacles offer opportunities to open new doors and view things in another way.  Embrace and welcome them.  If none existed life would get pretty boring and we wouldn’t know our own strength and ability. But unless you’re a hurdle runner or a high-jumper, you probably don’t like them.  They seem to slow you down and…

The ocean is constant in its depths. It remains still and untroubled by the surface movement of the waves. While a storm may churn the surface, deep down all is still and silent. This is the way of the mind as well. On the surface the waves of thought and feelings of anxiety and worry…

Doing selfless service opens the heart. Selfless service or seva as it’s called in Sanskrit, means helping another without consideration for reward, gratitude or any return. It’s done purely for the joy of offering energy and time to someone else. Small acts of service to others can change our lives and the lives of others.…

“Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.” — Rumi Do Zen masters dance? That was my question as I headed into a retreat with Zen master, Jun Po Denis Kelly, the founder of Mondo…

I love sparkling wines. The sound of a popping cork uplifts my spirit and makes my heart sing. Though I drink little, I still enjoy a small glass once in awhile. Sparkling wines, champagnes, prosecco (from the Veneto area of Italy) and Asti’s, offer vibrant symbols of a happy harvest. They are made from grapes…

Stepping out the door this morning, it was obvious that crisp fall air has taken the place of the heavy, humid weather. It’s also showing up in foods at the supermarket and the ways my body starts to feel. In Europe, particularly in France and Switzerland, about this time of year people change their eating…

Buddhist teachers often refer to life as an illusion or maya. In India I heard Hindu teachers and sacred texts say the same. It’s challenging to understand the deeper meaning of illusion or “maya.” When we cut a finger or stub a toe, the pain is very real and immediate. The meaning of illusion as…

We often imagine we need to quit our jobs and volunteer for a non-profit or work for the Peace Corps or a soup kitchen for our work to hold meaning and spiritual value. But all work, when done with the energy of love and devotion becomes elevated. It gives a deep sense of fulfillment and…
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