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Surrendering to God

What does it say that when I decide to teach Ishvara Pranhidana, surrender to God, that I rub up against a deeply angry feeling of abandonment . . . and a lusty longing for passion? Songs run through my playlist without the worshipping lull… Continue Reading “Surrendering to God”

A Handful of Dirt

“I am a universe in a handful of dirt,” writes thirteenth century poet, Rumi, “whole when totally demolished.”  The whole of our spirit is greater than the pieces of who we (think we) are.  We are a reflection of the very earth.  Her mountains,… Continue Reading “A Handful of Dirt”

Sober October 

Sober October begins now, on a cloudy and cool morning much too early for my liking. Last night, I had a dream I was given the task of executing a half-finished wine & food event, without any of the necessary information. I kept asking… Continue Reading “Sober October “

Humanity

Much more than ability to feel The cold caress of snow upon your cheek A gentle tingle softly melting – A drop of water on your face. More, even, than the scent of lilacs in the air Warm wafting clouds of summertime A perfumed… Continue Reading “Humanity”

Just Sit

I didn’t even realize how far from center I was until I tried to touch it – and couldn’t find the way.  She found me in the studio, sweating and breathing hard.  I was forcing my body through a difficult sequence, just trying to… Continue Reading “Just Sit”