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The First Red Leaf
The first red leaf greeted me this morning Among the dull colors of the other fallen leaves It’s redness smiled a reminder of time...


The Eye of the Needle
About a month ago I posted a blog called The Thread of Life, about a chain of islands off the coast of Maine. I’d been in Maine visiting...


4 Ways to Meditate
A simple definition of meditation is to ‘think deeply about something’. A broader definition includes ‘to think deeply or focus one's...


From the Heart
Have you heard kirtan leaders say“Chant from the heart!”? What do they mean by this? We have three hearts: the physical pump, the...


Humility
Humility sits in quietness not needing nothing Being content It takes up less space On the outside For it’s large and beautiful self Owns...


Definitions of Yoga
There is a lightness to the definition of yoga that says: ‘yoga means keeping in touch with the Supreme’. It’s a friendly invitation to...


Beginning Steps to Authentic Love
Today, although I didn’t mean to—and it was the furthest thing from my mind and intention—I hurt the soft and tender heart of a very dear...


Chant and be Still
There is a great connection between stillness and listening. “Don’t move” we say when we hear some noise around the house in the middle...


Expectations
Have you heard it said these days that the secret to happiness is to lower your expectations? It makes sense, doesn’t it? We often put so...


Japa Heaven
Last week I heard the phrase ‘japa heaven’ and immediately added it to my list of inspirations for a better spiritual practice. Being in...
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