Category: Meditation Practice

Death Meditation

“Anything that has a birth has a death, and I am no exception.” ~ The Book of Joy In Chapter 4 of the Rule, Benedict writes, “Day by day remind yourself that you are going to die.” Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the beginning… Continue Reading “Death Meditation”

It’s All About Me . . . Sort Of . . . Not Really

Every now and again I bump up against the notion that my spiritual practice should not be for or about me. I bristle at this idea because I have been taught that self-care is essential and comes first. How can I help others if… Continue Reading “It’s All About Me . . . Sort Of . . . Not Really”

How to Build Core Strength

While teaching a private yoga lesson last week, I was paid a compliment I never thought I’d hear, “You have one of the strongest cores I’ve seen. I want to know what you do to strengthen your core.” Truth is, because my abs are… Continue Reading “How to Build Core Strength”

Pilgrimage of Heart and Bone

“One and one-half wandering Jews, free to wander wherever they choose. Are traveling together in the Sangre de Christo, The Blood of Christ Mountains, of New Mexico. On the last leg of a journey they started a long time ago. The arc of a love affair. Rainbows in… Continue Reading “Pilgrimage of Heart and Bone”