Mindfulness
The Healing Gift of Self-Compassion
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.
~~ Joseph Campbell
Greetings to all my precious people!!
My travels across the pond served as the good medicine needed for restoration. Ireland is known for its high standard of living, with a strong focus on work-life balance, a vibrant sense of community and a more relaxed culture compared to the fast-moving lifestyle of New York. People tend to prioritize spending time with family and friends, enjoying the “craic” (KRAK) which translates to good times, friendly conversations, and fun experiences. I witnessed this on a daily basis, with folks gathering along the green expanses just sitting around and talking! People were outdoors, enjoying the fresh air and early morning mist, when you could hear the birds chirping and watch the village square come alive with activity. Time was measured in togetherness and not hours. continue reading
Nourishing Life with My Ancestors
Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
In the shelter of each other the people live
Dia duit to all my precious people!!
Dia duit (dee-ah gwit) is the traditional and common greeting among Irish nationals who speak Gaelic and it translates as “may God be with you”. This phrase is used in much the same way as the English word “hello”. Traveling the West Coast of Ireland for the past week, we heard that phrase time and again as we meandered in and out of shops, pubs, and country festivals. continue reading
Vacation
All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.
~~ Seán O’Casey
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The land of my ancestors is nestled in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, and up until 15,000 years ago, it was completely covered with glaciers. Ireland is an amazing testament to nature and her unparalleled beauty. The landscape is magnificent, with lush green hills, captivating coastlines, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and bustling harbors. The island itself is roughly the size of Indiana and comprises 32 counties, 26 of which are in the Republic of Ireland, and 6 in Northern Ireland. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), an independent sovereign state covering five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. continue reading
You Are the Magic in Manifestation
Maybe the most important teaching is to lighten up and relax.
~~ Pema Chödrön
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We are definitely living in interesting times. For our own selves, as well as our country and the world, there seems to be no clean and clear message about beginnings or endings. We are always in the middle of things, slipping between past, present and future, partly in harmony, many times in confusion, being reminded that opposing ideas and thoughts can be true. There are murmurings and undercurrents of chaos, as flickers of the new are continuously emerging. Shift is happening and the emotional clarity we desire seems unattainable. continue reading
Hope in the Time of Overwhelm
Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.
~~ Mary Oliver
Greetings to all my precious people!!
My mini summer sabbatical is underway and it seems I am not well practiced in the “being mode” versus “doing mode”. Despite having a daily practice of meditation and qigong, there is still evidence of ‘busy-ness’ that feels hardwired in my brain. It is a very humbling reckoning!! The escape to the shoreline of Connecticut offered me glimpses of emotions, dreams, and memories, all waiting to be seen, heard, and acknowledged ‘when there was time’. So I am grateful for the opportunity to choose to listen to the whispers of ‘if not now, when?’ and I encourage all of you to consider the same. While our habits and routines of daily life keep us on track and serve us, there is something magical about being away from obligations and responsibilities – even for a short time. continue reading
