Monthly Archives: November 2010
Abundance and the Noticing of It
It’s very hard to feel grateful and depressed at the same time. In fact, I’m pretty sure that feeling both grateful and depressed at the same time might be like keeping your eyes open when you sneeze: it’s impossible (but … Continue reading
The Forgotten Girls
I was first introduced to the widows of Vrindaban when I was barely 20 years old and on my first pilgrimage to India. A small group of us were walking the 14 kilometer path around Govardhan Hill with our guru … Continue reading
Posted in Peace & Justice
Tagged Bangladesh, Devotion, Girl Effect, Girls, India, Literacy, Self-determination, Widows Rights
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On Vulnerability and Invulnerability
Lately, I’ve read a number of posts dedicated to the subject of vulnerability, most notably by Sarah Robinson of Escaping Mediocrity, who featured a tremendously powerful video presentation by Dr. Brene Brown at TEDx Houston. Dr. Brown asks: How do … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Transformation
Tagged Authenticity, Connection, Soul, Story, Vulnerability
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The Secret Life of My Yoga Mat
You know how some people name their cars? Yesterday, I decided to name my yoga mat. I figured we see enough of each other, we should be on a first-name basis. That way, instead of the pressure of “practicing yoga,” I can just spend some time with my mat, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Association, Greta Garbo, Identity, Practice, Solitude, Yoga, Yoga Mat
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Social Media and the Unrequited Hug
One morning, in the temple kitchen, the phone rang while we were preparing a feast for the weekly Open House. It was an Indian woman, calling for directions to our Hawaii ashram. My friend, the head cook, spoke with her … Continue reading
Posted in Popular Culture
Tagged Accepting/Rejecting, Culture, Hugs, Personal Space, Self-satisfaction, Social Media, Twitter
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The Grace Debate
In India, there is a long-standing debate among yogis regarding how best to obtain divine grace. One view, which is called the monkey theory, says that a devotee must make a concentrated effort in order for grace to descend to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Catching the Moon, Faith, Grace, Monkey & Cat, surrender
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