School of Life
We’ve heard this expression many times… the school of life. We assume it means that the experiences in one’s life bestow wisdom and that...
Why Incense?
Burning incense is so common these days, we can find it in the household aisle in many home goods stores. People use it for...
Seeds of Success in Failure
It seems natural to not want to fail. Growing up, our parents and teachers admonished us if we failed in activities, sports, or school,...
Jealousy and the Aspirant
We’ve all felt it, envy and jealousy are common emotions. We even have a saying to sanitize it into acceptance: “keeping up with the...
The Right Decision
Every day we grapple with making the right decisions. If we are intellectual, we weigh the options against potential gains and losses. If we...
Being Still
It’s somewhat ironic that when we see our kids running around all over the place with endless energy and exuberant noise, we say things...
What is My Purpose?
For as long as human beings have existed on this planet, this question has been asked. Billions of lives, each asking this perennial question...
The World is Your Mirror
If you see a racoon in your back yard, what would be your reaction? What would be your child’s reaction? The typical house owner...
What is Angamardhana?
Just as there are countless fitness regimens in the world, yoga counts Angamardhana as part of its fitness system. But really, it’s not about...
Looping into Authenticity
In chasing happiness, we have a tendency to want to tack things onto our lives – new experiences, possessions, and stature. These are external...
The Unwelcomed Guest
We’ve all had feelings of anxiety and trepidation about the future. Worrying about upcoming events is the norm in our day in age, but...
Doing Yoga Wrong
Despite the tremendous physical and mental benefits that are associated with yoga, occasionally there are those who proclaim it to be harmful. Those unfamiliar...