Winter Ayurvedic Food List

Dear friends, “Time is an Illusion,” is the title of Chris Griscom’s book of the Light Institute in Galisteo, New Mexico- the place Shirley Mclaine visited and became a student of at the beginning of her spiritual quest. While walking in Galisteo in 1992 I found myself down a path to the institute and in…

I’ve been really practicing this the last few days , pausing and being present with wherever I am and with whatever I am doing at that moment. In fact I haven’t really had to put effort into making it happen, becoming aware I mean.  Somehow as I am in the busyness of an activity of the day like…

Dear friends, “Acknowledging the complexity of life may be an especially fruitful path to psychological well-being,” says psychologist Jonathan M. Adler of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Studies reveal that even anger and sadness are an important part of life and new research shows that experiencing and accepting such emotions are vital to…

Dear friends, When you think of Spring don’t you think of cleaning out your space, your home, garden, office, closet, basement and attic? But do you think about cleaning out your mind of frustrating emotions, relationships that are causing you to feel angry, agitated or unappreciated, and negative patterns that show up again and again?…

Dear  friends, Just visited my Aunt Rose in Florida who is now 96. I have always been intrigued by her sharp mind and incredible sense of humor. Within a few minutes of being in her company she is telling jokes, smiling, laughing, and always speaking about how grateful she is for her family , the…