Tag Archive for ‘gratitude’
Ancient Wisdom for our Modern Holidays: Aparigraha
Aparigraha literally means non-greediness, but it more broadly refers to taking only what is really necessary or important.
12/5/10 2:26 AM
Gratitude Day 30 : 30 Days of Gratitude
I have to say, in many ways, I am grateful for a reprieve from the daily gratitude post, but it has also been an excellent discipline and learning process. Typically I write my morning pages every morning and move on with my day from there. But this month, I have had to stay put in [...]
12/1/10 9:01 AM
Gratitude Day 29: Best Laid Plans
My sister and I like to go on an annual retreat if we can. This year we return to We Care Holistic Health Center for a cleanse. During my first visit, I was very impressed with the whole energy of this oasis in the the Palm Springs Desert. I attribute this “vibe” in large part [...]
11/30/10 9:38 AM
Gratitude Day 26: Shopping Responsibly
On a bad day, the over-consumption in our culture can cause me to rant and rave. On good days, I tend to just look at it as the way things are. Usually my husband and I boycott shopping on Black Friday in particular. But this year actually felt a little bit different. We have been [...]
11/26/10 8:49 AM
A Prayer for Thanksgiving
After a very powerful ceremony a few days ago, I woke up thinking of this blessing for Thanksgiving. Hold Hands. Close your Eyes. Take a couple of deep breaths and drop the weight down into your feet. Feel your place on the ground. Give Thanks for the solid foundation on the earth and for this [...]
11/25/10 8:46 AM
Gratitude Day 24: Thanksgiving Meals Made with Love
We have FOUR events to attend over the next 36 hours! This is how my very social new married family rolls, but it is important for me to have a plan in place so I can enjoy myself physically and emotionally during this busy time. So what is my plan of attack to survive this [...]
11/24/10 11:25 AM
Gratitude Day 23: African Dance and Drumming
Those of you who know me well, know that I came to yoga almost 13 years ago because I sustained an injury in a dance class in Africa. I have actually never fully recovered from it, but it teaches me something every day. Particularly lately I have been yearning to dance again. My friend Christine [...]
11/23/10 9:14 AM
Gratitude Day 22: Initiation and Transformation in the Fire
Last night was the full moon and I spent the entire day in ceremony. This full moon was a particularly auspicious one because it is the Full Moon of Initiation and the Lunar Celebration of the Beginning of Winter. Traditionally all of the harvest had been stored for the winter and all debts for the [...]
11/22/10 11:38 AM
Gratitude Day 21: Creating Ceremony and Sacred Space
Today was the full moon and I spent the entire day in ceremony. It was the final day of our herbal medicine class. The ceremony was one of my favorite aspects of this class. We brought it into every day by brewing herbal teas, lighting candles and gathering in circles over the course of nine [...]
11/21/10 10:53 AM
Gratitude Day 20: Inspiring Friends, Medicine Wheels and Passionate People
This past weekend was the last weekend of a 9 month course in herbal medicine. I felt tired on Saturday and on the tail end of a cold so I actually contemplated not attending! We spent the day giving each of the 15 women and men in our circle about 20 minutes to present what [...]
11/20/10 10:20 AM
