Patanjali provides in the Yoga Sutras (2.32) that the second niyama, samtosha (contentment) is an ongoing practice. It is not something that we can expect to arise on its own and if not, lament its absence. I feel hope, without which it would be hard to experience contentment, too, is something that requires steady practice….
This week, after having let it go for far too long long, I had my cooking knives professionally sharpened. How often should I be getting them sharpened, I asked the expert. It depends was the response, along with the question how much time I used the knives. Professional chefs get them done every couple of…
The other day I was visiting with a friend who finds themselves with sudden responsibilities that are complicated and challenging. As is my general inclination, especially when talking with those who are around the age of children I might have had and who have asked for input in the past, I gave some suggestions for…
Where in your body might you be carrying your fear? Your rage? Your grief? Are you able to pause and soften and give some love and support to those places? Be safe out there. And be loud when you can.
I have been meditating more in recent weeks than I had been for quite some time. It is providing a balance to all the intensity.