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Yoga Asana for Balance

As social and physical distancing become a greater part of our everyday life, our physical activities do not need to take a back burner. In fact, it is even more important to find ways to stay active, which fortifies our…

Chakra Seed Sound Meditation for Revitalization

Through . . . meditation we can master the quieting of our habitual flows of thoughts, which normally block deep spiritual reflection. Then in this calm state of consciousness, we can observe and participate in the infinite life-force as it flows through…

A Yoga Practice to Energize Hope

Hope inspires and expands; fear inhibits and implodes. photo by Jeremy Williamson When I saw these beautiful crocuses, I was immediately reminded of how Earth provides for and protects us from harm. The hope of new growth exists even during…

Alone and Lonely? Three “Tried & True” Cures for Both

In order to discover what his constituents’ health concerns were, Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General, went on a “listening tour” to many of his American communities. The stories he heard, in answer to his question “How can I be of help?”, uncovered what Murthy coined as a loneliness epidemic.

Deep Ease

In these days of “hurry up to catch up”, taking the time to treat ourselves with physical and mental relaxation and deep rest is often overlooked. The common excuse given for not embracing the healing benefits of daily relaxation is…

Force Is Not Our Way — Choose Deep Collaboration not Command and Control

Alas, once again a militaristic, command and control style of governance is prevailing over Indigenous and Canadian relations. Early Monday morning, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested demonstrators at the rail blockade in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, near Belleville, Ontario. The…

Peak Experiences — the Good Vibrations of the Universe

Peak spiritual experiences are states of oneness, bliss or non-duality where we feel completely connected with everything and everyone around us. This is not a state privy only to those deemed as enlightened. Every one of us has had at…

Good, Good, Good – Good Vibration: Test Your Vibes!

Harry Chapin: image by Cindy Funk All matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. Bill Hicks Brian Wilson‘s 1966 song lyrics, “I’m pickin’ up good vibrations, she’s giving me excitations. Good, good, good – good vibrations,” eludes to one of…