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Making pain out of pain
October 19, 2011

Making pain out of pain

We can build painful stories out of painful things Our minds have a way of making pain out of pain. After a visit to the dentist, the bottom left side of my mouth was filled with an unpleasant sensation. The sensation was so intense and caused me so much discomfort that I had to tell [...]
Yoga 24/7
June 1, 2011

Yoga 24/7

Yoga 24/7 I remember when a friend told me “You keep slumping in the car when you drive, then you go to yoga to fix it. Stop slumping throughout your day and with yoga you will move a great deal further”. I was in constant negligence of the body throughout the day. The next yoga [...]
Being Ethical
June 21, 2010

Being Ethical

Ethics in Practice After a nice dinner of falafel with tahini, and a huge salad the conversation drifted to economy and the stock market. I shifted to reading my book about Mao. When I hear discussions about corporations, the stock market or global economies, I seem to get personally offended as the protector of the […]

Finding Your Edge
May 1, 2010

Finding Your Edge

What is the edge? The concept of "edge" is often used in western thought and conversation.  Innovative companies are often described to be on the 'cutting edge' of technology.  People describe anything that brings them relief as 'taking off the edge'. An 'edgy' person is someone who is defensive, or close to becoming angry.   [...]
Flexitarian Principles – The Happiest Way to Be
April 29, 2010

Flexitarian Principles – The Happiest Way to Be

Flexitarian principles lead to a happy, sustainable life! “Are you a vegetarian?” I am often asked. “A flexitarian,” I answer. A what? Well, I could call it a healthatarian, a blissfultarian, or a joyfultarian, but I’ve decided on flexitarian because this describes my attitude of always acting with mindfulness but not adhering to rigid discipline. [...]
Sesame – The Healthy Versatile Seed
March 29, 2010

Sesame – The Healthy Versatile Seed

Open Sesame! The sesame plant is one of the oldest plants known. Primarily, it is cultivated for seeds and oil. It is especially valued in Mediterranean, African, and Eastern cultures. Sesame seeds can be found in many varieties, most commonly; white, tan or black. Due to the lack of processing, use the whole tan color [...]
Ashtanga Yoga – Eight Limbs to Union
January 21, 2010

Ashtanga Yoga – Eight Limbs to Union

The Eight Limbs of Yoga The great sage Patanjali wrote four chapters on how to find true freedom by freeing the mind. A core of his teachings is presented in the eight limbs. A brief summary is presented here.   Yamas These are restraints, or social and universal moralities which serve as a basis for [...]
Tips for a good night sleep
August 19, 2009

Tips for a good night sleep

Sleep Well A good night sleep is the secret to a happy productive next day. It is the time our body takes to restore and rejuvenate. Our night depends on the day we had, and the next day depends on how well our previous night's sleep was. The following are a few tips to reduce [...]