What’s one of your favorite words? One I especially adore, and have a tat of, is “shalom”. While this Hebrew word is typically translated “peace”, it also means wholeness, unity, and harmony. It’s basically shorthand for...
In my journey of personal growth and development I’ve found perhaps the most important movement toward transformation/enlightenment/salvation is awareness. Becoming truly aware, with “eyes wide open”, of the past trauma(s) trapping us, the cultural messages enslaving...
I was talking to my friend Olya the other day about using Instagram to spread good vibes. I frequently take pictures of myself doing yoga poses, which I post with a few thoughts to inspire and encourage people. To increase my influence/followers and thus magnify my...
In class the other day my yoga teacher said something about moving beyond labels. This struck an “AHA” chord in my soul as I realized while words are necessary, they can also limit, divide, hinder, and minimize because we often think labels define a person, place, or...
You know that old saying about how you shouldn’t talk about religion or politics at the dinner table? I think that’s bunk! Sure, it will keep things easier. But really and truly the path to a better future for us all lies not in avoiding “hard” topics, but in talking...
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