My Rebel Yell! Radical Acts of Rebellion.
“Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we […]
Living With Your Heart Wide Open in these Times of Separation and Fear
“ Playfully you hid from me. All day I looked. Then I discovered I was you, and the celebration of That began.” Lalla Accepting the invitation that is freely given […]
Taking it to the the next level! Bring it on!
It is approaching one year ago that my position in Integrative Medicine and Director of Planetree Services was eliminated at Windber Medical Center. It was a job that I loved. […]
Every Day is New. The Yoga of Life.
As a species, we love certainty. We want things to make sense, for life to be orderly, to follow our well laid out plans. Many of us take […]
Compassion and Skillful Action
My practice of yoga extends far beyond my mat. That is where the journey begins but certainly, at least for me does not end. There is a sense espiecally as […]
Healing Trauma Through Yoga
Heading out this morning to Yoga Service International with 2 of my favorite people. Erika and Barbara, a therapist and a counselor who work daily with victims of rape, and […]
Empowered Leadership of Women, Creativity and Sacred Activism
I am blessed to be surrounded by women who are empowered leaders. Who have vision and see the gifts and talents of others as necessary to hone, […]
Hope. A strategy for surviving, living and loving.
Hope! “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul .And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at […]
February. The Shadow. Grace. A tale of release!
These frigid temperatures and the immense amount of effort involved in shoveling, making sure pipes don’t freeze, animals and children are safe and cars are maintained is nothing short of […]
Compassion and Suffering
So, 2015 has only been here for a 37 days and I already feel like I have aged a few years. Seeing my beloved daughter deal yet again with fear, […]
