I don’t remember what happened, but somewhere between Fairfield, Iowa, and Kansas City, Missouri, we had a meltdown. I said something. Michael reacted. I got upset. By the time we arrived on the campus of Unity Village, we weren’t speaking to each other. Not to worry though, divine powers were already conspiring to bring us back to love, however…it did take a village. (more…)
My daughter and I were giggling the other day. She said “Mom, you’ve been traveling for over a month and you’ve only gone 1,000 miles. At this rate, you’ll be on the road forever.” She’s a bit anxious because she wants us to get to San Francisco where she lives. I assured her that we would get there…just not sure when. (more…)
I had an eerie feeling as we twisted and turned up the gravel road to the top of the mountain where the Southern Dharma Center is tucked away. We were arriving for a five day silent retreat. So we thought. Actually, we had no idea what we had signed up for.
But climbing up this isolated road, for some reason, I was already thinking about an escape plan.
Little did I know that this experience was about doing zazen (Japanese sitting meditation) for over eight hours a day. (Check out this video on zazen meditation). (more…)
I am finding that it takes
a lot of time to be a woman.
It takes time to have a feeling of space,
A chance to sink into myself.
As long as I take time to light a candle to my life,
It remains my life.
~ Judith Duerk (more…)
My gift to you this year is a sweet ten-minute guided meditation to deepen your experience of peace during this very special season – something to listen to as you sit in front of your Christmas tree – or your Menorah candles – or out in nature – or just somewhere within the light of your own heart. (more…)