Author Archives: admin

Simple Joy of Being Enough

Posted on March 18, 2012 by admin

With intention, mindfulness, nourishing practices, and support from James Baraz’ Awakening Joy course, I am experiencing a gradual deepening into a lovely, womanly well of … well being, ease, delight, empathy, self-love, gratitude, balance, intuition and insight, sweet contentment. There, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance & Prosperity, Buddhism, Health & Well Being, Mindfulness, Poetry, Spirituality | Tagged Awakening Joy, cultural creatives, Gift Economy, James Baraz, life purpose, Mary Oliver, mindfulness, poetry, visionary, women's literature, women's power | Comments Off

From Valentine’s Day to Validation Day

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

“As we become more inwardly free from our conditioning and our fears, the love and connection that are possible in relationships tend to flow through us more naturally. As our defenses are lowered, our heart opens, and there is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Federational of Egalitarian Communities, generosity, Gift Economy, gratitude, humanistic, intentional living, Sandhill Farm, simplicity, Twin Oaks, Valentine's Day, Validation Day, voluntary simplicity, women and spirituality, women's worth | Comments Off

Be, Don’t Seek

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Another brand new year! 2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac and promises to be highly creative, exciting and memorable. Happy New Year! I wound down 2011 with a blessed personal retreat. As I traverse this … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance & Prosperity, Buddhism, Coaching, Health & Well Being, Meditation, Mindfulness, Poetry, Retreats, Spirituality | Tagged creativity, Elizabeth Page Roberts, Helene Van Manen, meditation, New Year 2012, Peter Mayer, poetry, Retreat, self-care, Self-Love, We'Moon, Women's Spirituality, writing, Year of the Dragon | Comments Off

The Gaze of Love

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

The Gaze of Love: A Body-Loving Invitation to all Women Today, and everyday, let’s turn toward other women’s bodies, and our own, with mercy and unconditional acceptance, letting go of the competition and scrutiny-based sizing up of each other, letting … Continue reading →

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Refuge Prayer

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

As I sort through papers this morning, I run across the beautiful Refuge Prayer that was given to me long ago. This is a joyous reminder of one of my first Buddhist teachers –Thich Nhat Hanh ( pronunciation: Tik · … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Mindfulness, Poetry, Spirituality | Tagged Buddhism, Inner Peace, interdependence, loving kindness, mindfulness, Refuge Prayer, Self-Love, spirituality, Thich Nhat Hahn, Women's Spirituality | 5 Comments

Toward Liberation

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

The beautiful poem Sweet Darkness by David Whyte (from his House of Belonging) speaks eloquently of Buddhist meditation practice and the inner path toward liberation and true love. Photo Courtesy of Mark Baskett Sweet Darkness When your eyes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Meditation, Poetry | Tagged Buddhism, David Whyte, House of Belonging, Inner Peace, liberation, love, meditation, personal growth, Retreat, spirituality, Sweet Darkness | 7 Comments

Imperfection

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

IMPERFECTION I am falling in love with my imperfections The way I never get the sink really clean, forget to check my oil, lose my car in parking lots, miss appointments I have written down, am just a little late. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Buddhism, Elizabeth Carlson, imperfection, meditation, poetry, Self-Love | 12 Comments

O Sweet Irrational Worship

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

O SWEET IRRATIONAL WORSHIP Wind and a bobwhite And the afternoon sun, By ceasing to question the sun I have become light, Bird and wind. My leaves sing. I am earth, earth All these lighted things Grow from my heart. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health & Well Being, Poetry, Retreats | Tagged health and well being, joyful living, mysticism, poetry, rapture, Retreat, Thomas Merton, Zen Buddhism | 7 Comments

How To Be Alone

Posted on June 18, 2011 by admin

Being alone on retreat in solitude wandering inner landscape with Source as companion flowing Inner Love is one of the greatest pleasures of this life! Watch this beautiful video: How to Be Alone, by Andrea Dorfman & Tanya Davis

Posted in Health & Well Being, Poetry, Retreats | Tagged Andrea Dorfman, How to Be Alone video, inner love, poetry, Retreat, solitude, Tanya Davis | 6 Comments

Walking the Tight Rope

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

A sister coach in my Retreat Coaches Network asked a question on our e-list yesterday: Where is the balance between giving of ourselves and our expertise for FREE with still needing to earn a living while running a business practice? … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance & Prosperity, Gift Economy, Health & Well Being | Tagged business and finance, Charity Focus, empowerment, Gift Economy, great turning, life serving age, money, Retreat Coaches Network, Ron Howard, Somik Raha, The Value Foundation, women's issues | 14 Comments