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...
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...
Backdraft

Backdraft

Apr 18, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

When we start practicing more self kindness and self compassion, we may be surprised to experience an increase in uncomfortable sensations and emotions.  This is normal. It can help to understand this by thinking about the metaphor of Backdraft that is offered to us...
Just for Me

Just for Me

Apr 14, 2015 | Blog, Inspiration, Mindfulness

What if a poem were just for me? What if I were audience enough because I am, Because this person here is alive, is flesh, is conscious, has feelings, counts? What if this one person mattered not just for what She can do in the world But because she is part of the...