Community and Family

thoughts on how we fit into the web of community, family and society

Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice | Community and Family | Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc) | Meditation | Miscellaneous (blog matters, etc)

Holiday Schedule and Greetings (Web Version of E-Newsletter)
ByElizabeth December 7, 2011

Dear Friends, Best wishes to all whatever your holidays are bringing and however you might be celebrating. I write this in the midst of days full with preparing for my much anticipated travel to India with Professor Douglas Brooks, where I will experience among other amazing things, the temple at Chidambaram, where the idea of…

Read More Holiday Schedule and Greetings (Web Version of E-Newsletter)
Art and Culture | Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice | Community and Family | Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

Reflections on the Healing Process
ByElizabeth December 7, 2011

I wanted to share, because I found it so moving and because I have such profound respect for his teaching, the recent reflections from Todd Norian about the healing process.

Read More Reflections on the Healing Process
Art and Culture | Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice | Community and Family | Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc) | Gardening | Photos

What Did You Notice When You Started Your Day?
ByElizabeth December 6, 2011

Did you notice what brings you pain or hwat brings you joy? If both naturally sprang up, where did you choose to rest your thoughts? Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Read More What Did You Notice When You Started Your Day?
Art and Culture | Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice | Community and Family | Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

A Recent History of Willow Street Yoga Center
ByElizabeth December 6, 2011

The winter 2012 Willow Street Newsletter is on-line. If you don’t already get it, please take a look at the great article by Suzie Hurley as she reflects on the history and development of Willow Street Yoga Center. I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary community and family Suzie has lovingly shared and developed…

Read More A Recent History of Willow Street Yoga Center
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Gardening | Photos

Have You Ever Seen a Woman Use a Leaf Blower?
ByElizabeth December 5, 2011

There hasn’t been a day in the past two months when I haven’t needed to cover my nose, mouth, and ears because I needed to walk past someone using a leaf blower. They stink with burning fuel, stir up allergens, and aren’t really any more efficient than a rake and a broom. Why are they…

Read More Have You Ever Seen a Woman Use a Leaf Blower?
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Gardening | Photos

Statuary Around Town (Takoma Park Style)
ByElizabeth December 3, 2011

Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Read More Statuary Around Town (Takoma Park Style)
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc) | Quaker

What About Love? (and Conflict Management Training)
ByElizabeth December 2, 2011

Last week I attended a work-place training entitled “Conflict Management–Dealing with Difficult Conversations in the Workplace.” I do not do much training at work; the several hours a week I spend doing professional reading generally satisfies the needs of my position. When the offer for this two-day training came into my inbox, I decided that…

Read More What About Love? (and Conflict Management Training)
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Photos

Signs Around Town
ByElizabeth November 25, 2011

Where the individual tragedy leads us toward the universal desire for love. Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Read More Signs Around Town
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Meditation | Photos

Sculpture (Including Statuary) Around Town
ByElizabeth November 25, 2011

Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Read More Sculpture (Including Statuary) Around Town
Art and Culture | Community and Family | Photos

(Yard) Signs Around Town
ByElizabeth November 25, 2011

Peace and light, E — Posted with WordPress for BlackBerry.

Read More (Yard) Signs Around Town