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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

This morning at the temple, a father had his 6 year old daughter lead the singing. I appreciated his fathering. He started her off on...

Driving along as the storm gathered I appreciated the dark clouds, the deepening greens, and the atmosphere of melancholy. Then the rain...