Second Sight by David Whyte

Second Sight by David Whyte

May 4, 2015 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindfulness

Sometimes, you need the ocean light, and colors you’ve never seen before painted through an evening sky. Sometimes you need your God to be a simple invitation, not a telling word of wisdom. Sometimes you need only the first shyness that comes from being shown...
The Journey by Mary Oliver

The Journey by Mary Oliver

May 4, 2015 | Blog, Inspiration, Self-Compassion

One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice- though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t...
Default Mode Network

Default Mode Network

Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness

Some people say that that they can’t meditate because their mind wanders too much.  But this is normal for everyone. The brain is actually hardwired to wander.  There is an interconnected network of brain regions that becomes active when the mind is at rest and...