As adults in an achievement-based society, we can learn a lot about cultivating joy and presence when we humble ourselves, step outside of our comfort zone, and become beginners again.
I thought there was something magical about an adult ballet class in which grown-up people who had chosen one thing as a career, were consciously developing themselves in another area. It was so magnificent to me because it seemed purely internally motivated unlike so many things in our lives and society. Something about it was joyful.
The past weekend was a beautiful triad of experiences in nature. Each distinct, yet harmonious together. As summer transitions to fall, the outdoors were calling to be recognized. Sun and moon shine, day and night. For whatever reason, this weekend felt important and left me with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the place I am in and the people I am with.
Yesterday I arrived home, after a couple very long days at work, to a large brown amazon package on my doorstep. My kitten, Zéb, was thrilled about the three layers of boxes now available to him as playspace. I was overwhelmed by a very generous gift from my Aunt and Uncle for my recent graduation …
I originally wrote this article to submit to an online yoga publication, but I’ve been thinking about what the practice of savasana looks like in our lives a lot lately and decided to revive it from my Microsoft Word draft. — We often start our physical yoga practice in child’s pose, folded forward over our …
Before the sun rises in the morning, the birds and cicadas sing a symphony at the full volume of their voices. Then, slowly, the sun paints the colors into the trees, leaves, branches, and stone pathways of The Yoga Forest. By this time everyone gathers for a morning meditation. On our first morning waking up …
The St. Leonard Peace Garden is one of my all time favorite spots in the North End. The garden leads up to St. Leonard Church which is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in New England (founded by Italian immigrants). On either side of the path leading up to the church are religious statues. I’m not … Continue reading
1. A Chihuly Take On Collecting Things on Rosemary’s Blog This is my favorite post of the week. A really unique sight. Anything that mixes art, travel, and my hoarder-like obsession with collections is good in my book. And she’s got the pictures to back it up. 2. About Two Blocks Away There Be Monsters on … Continue reading
A really neat historical place to visit in Halifax, Nova Scotia is The Citadel which sits within a hill overlooking the seaside town below. My family and I went there on our cruise this month(a not-so-penniless activity), but I found out after our visit that you can get into The Citadel for a much better … Continue reading
After a two hour bus ride from where we were docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia we climbed off the bus into the place that does gray skies better than anywhere else in the world. I don’t know if I’ve ever been to a more photogenic place than Peggy’s Cove. We were only there for a … Continue reading
The responses to Hurricane Katrina have been varied to say the least. Varied in the sense that certain groups gave a lot after the disaster, while others gave very little (and slowly). Also varied in what those people gave back. When my Mission Team went to New Orleans this past March we … Continue reading
First off I want to thank Laurel in Floral for the nomination! I love keeping up with her blog as she shares some of her personal picks and fresh perspectives on everything from style to music and more. So thanks again! Now to the rules… Include the award logo in a blog post on your … Continue reading
Today’s Featured Friday Post comes from one of my favorite travel blogs. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I did! I don’t know about you, but I think I’ve got to get myself to Australia now… Take the time to stop by “You Bloody Tourist” here. Similarly to Rachel I love free things almost … Continue reading
Yelling in Boston accents, locals squeezing by on either side, fresh fruit, all in the midst of Boston’s historic downtown. It doesn’t get much more authentic than this. Haymarket has been around since 1830, and is still known as the spot where you can get the cheapest, freshest produce. Because the vendors buy … Continue reading
Inspired by the overwhelming desire to procrastinate my packing for college, and my love of travel I decided to frame the places I’ve been to hang up in my room at school. It just so happens that this can be a penniless craft! I bought this frame fairly recently, but the great thing is that … Continue reading
One of the most interesting things I discovered about New Orleans during my visit, was that there is this wonderful paradox of the city.It is both the most lively, colorful, exuberant place and simultaneously it is surrounded by death and loss, whether in the many graveyards around the city, or in its, often dark, history. … Continue reading
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