The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others [Read More...]
posted on 05-07-12 at 7:11 am in Happiness 101
Not everyone can put on a happy face. Looking on the bright side isn’t possible for some people and is even counterproductive. Expecting others to deal in a way that doesn’t fit, just makes them feel like a failure on top of already feeling bad. The one size fits all approach to managing emotional life [Read More...]
tags: compassion, inner critic 
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posted on 04-30-12 at 7:44 am in Shame 101
Shame plays a powerful role in distorting identity as it’s concerned with being defective, feeling overexposed or lacking worth in the eyes of others. As we can imagine, shame also is a critical barrier to intimacy in couples. The aversive nature of shame leads some folks to disown parts of themselves, leaving them susceptible to [Read More...]
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posted on 04-23-12 at 7:05 am in Yoga 101
Probably the most misunderstood or misinterpreted of all the yoga, the sixth branch of trantra is the pathway of ritual, which includes consecrated sexuality. The key word here is “consecrated” which means to make it sacred, to set it apart as something holy or hallowed. In tantric practice we experience the divine in everything we [Read More...]
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posted on 04-16-12 at 6:49 am in Spring
There are as many ways to make a green smoothie and they’re all fantastic. Green smoothies are a delicious way to get an extra boost of cleansing nutrients and a great way to start your day. Use your imagination. Let the following recipe be a guide to finding your own personal creation. Option #1: 2 cups [Read More...]
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posted on 04-09-12 at 7:09 am in Shame 101
We are wired for connection. It’s in our biology. The infant comes into the world with needs and getting the needs met is the source of survival. As we grow older, our needs for connection naturally become more sophisticated but the need remains the same. It is critical that we connect – emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually [Read More...]
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posted on 04-02-12 at 6:55 am in Yoga 101
If we consider bhakti to be the yoga of the heart, then jnana yoga is the yoga of the mind. Jnana yoga is the path of the sage or scholar. This path requires development of the intellect through the study of the texts of the yoga tradition. This approach is considered the most difficult and [Read More...]
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posted on 03-20-12 at 8:38 pm in Shame 101
Back in November 2011 I posted a link to Brené Brown’s excellent TEDtalk on “The Power of Vulnerability”. Since then she has given a second TEDtalk called “Listening to Shame” that is equally courageous and heartfelt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&feature=player_embedded
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posted on 03-19-12 at 6:43 am in Spring
This is a soup that should be made to order, if it sits around the consistency changes and the vegetables get that over-cooked flavor no one likes. 7 cups great-tasting vegetable broth 2 or 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup couscous 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut [Read More...]
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posted on 03-12-12 at 6:40 am in Yoga 101
Bhakti yoga describes the path of devotion. Seeing the divine in all of creation, bhakti yoga is a positive way to channel the emotions. The path of bhakti provides us with an opportunity to cultivate acceptance and tolerance for everyone we come into contact with. Bhakti yogis express the devotional nature of their path in [Read More...]
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