“Fearful as reality is, it is less fearful than evasions of reality. Look steadfastly into the slit, pin pointed malignant eyes of reality as an old-hand trainer dominates his wild beasts.” ~ Caitlin Thomas
There are times when we may not feel aligned in our thoughts and actions. These are moments of opportunity to pause and ask ourselves – [...]
The heart has been used as a symbol through time in many religious and mythological teachings to describe the center of being and to signify a state of illumination. It is no mistake that the heart symbol is often depicted in relation to both Christ and Buddha, two (of many) enlightened souls who have embodied [...]
Returning to Stillness
We perceive a tree as being still. Yet, when a gust of wind sends its branches swaying in all directions, its movement is unmistakable, while the tree remains rooted and still. As we look upon the silence of a lake we feel the stillness, yet life forms such as fish and weeds emerge to [...]
Being In Balance
In yoga, a primary goal is balance. Striving for balance within ones being takes enduring conscious volition. As practitioners of yoga, we are constantly balancing our chakras (energy centers), while striving to balance family, work, and recreation. Most importantly, we are continually aiming toward balancing the breath. As we’ve all experienced, it takes [...]
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