Awakening can be defined as the beginning or rousing of something. In our practice, we can define it as an expansion or shift in consciousness. But what is it we’re supposed to do with this beginning? What are we supposed to do with this shift? Michael Stone, the Buddhist teacher and author, whose work “manifestsContinue reading “The Soul Level”
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Perform Every Action Artfully
Swami Kripalu said, “To perform every action artfully is yoga.” I stumbled across this video a few weeks ago which exemplifies doing every action artfully. Every movement seemingly made with love and beauty. I was mesmerized by the beauty in the video. Sure…the end result is something gorgeous, but it’s the steps moving towards theContinue reading “Perform Every Action Artfully”
Rush Hour 4/1/2010
I stepped onto the rush hour 6 train at Spring Street letting go of the day’s business. No seats to be had, I stood and, as is my habit, took in what was happening around me…the young couple next to me entwined and making out, the dude bobbing to whatever was on his iPod, andContinue reading “Rush Hour 4/1/2010”
“Man was made for joy and woe Then when this we rightly know Through the world we safely go. Joy and woe are woven fine A clothing for the soul to bind.” — William Blake