Words & Voyages

Originally Published: July 2023 The Dalai Lama describes compassion as "wise selfishness." It's the counterintuitive truth that one of the most effective ways to be happier is to think of someone other than yourself. My meditation practice has been my superpower/life-saver as of late. It’s even more vital as I’m in the phase of my life of prioritizing productivity, meaningful work, and time. This can come with a tall side-order of toxic and useless thoughts. My personal favor

You lay on the floor and breathe. Hands rest on heart, stomach. The body breathes. Space doesn’t exist. Fear and joy melt. The clock in a drawer. Breath brings oneness and nothing. Oranges. Stretching, contracting. Melody in the waves. Puppy naps. Coffee for the birds. A field of wild flowers. Notes to past & future. Wardrobe, space, empty. Breath brings oneness and nothing. Nurturing nature. Warm, cold oceans. Self-Love. Cry. Bare ground swallows. Give up—is it freeing? You

There are many ways to meditate. Do whatever works best for you, leave the rest. You can meditate in any moment of your life. Meditation is an open free flowing practice that works best when you pay attention to what allows you to be in a state of openness. It’s simply bringing awareness to where you are. Take advantage of this space and moment while you are here now. Take this moment to tune in & see what your body needs. Get as comfortable being here and move into the next

As conflicts and wars continue to unfold across the world, the impact is not limited to those directly involved but extends to people worldwide who receive news of these events. The emotions stirred by such occurrences range from anger and sadness to sympathy and a sense of hopelessness. It is during these moments of collective pain and global unrest that I find solace in various healing tools I have practiced. One of these tools is the loving-kindness meditation from the The

The Wisdom Series is hundreds of little nuggets of phrases/musings and I have added through the years. I focus on one and carry it with me throughout my day. Words shift the trajectory of our lives, a degree to the left or right. Steps taken in the direction of our dreams, purpose, meaning, or lived experiences. Affirmations, mantras, questions, poetry, pieces, gratitude, intentions, or musings whisper on a deeper level and serve a need. They strike a chord, jotted down in a

This is a re-post back when I read Never Finished by David Goggins.

Get ready for your first session, this is your time so come prepared with what you wish to focus on.

Working through a problem and coming back to my breath.

It's hard to recognize we may need help, and it's harder, even, to seek, or to connect and ask for help.