Tuning In
I live in a somewhat rural area on the outskirts of a giant metropolis — the San Francisco Bay Area. When I sit outside, I see mostly trees and fields and a few nearby houses. But when I quiet my … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Personal Reflections
“Imagine Love” — Help Create A YouTube Meme for a Better World!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about John Lennon. Somehow, a few of his songs continue to touch the hearts of humanity in a way that few other artists have achieved. How many of us haven’t teared up, at least … Continue reading →
The Magnetic Power of Consciousness
In November 2012, I took my first-ever private retreat at Vajrapani Institute in the Santa Cruz mountains. For two days, I was by myself in my own little cabin, alone with my thoughts, my Self, my dreams. The institute is … Continue reading →
One Lesson of Newtown, CT that Few Are Talking About
It wasn’t my original plan to start off 2013 with an article about something as difficult as the killings in Newtown, CT. But perhaps it is good to start off the year with a resolution for true change. Needless to … Continue reading →
Tending the Soul of the Earth
Recently I’ve become fascinated by a notion I’d like to explore much more in 2013 — our critical role in tending the soul of the Earth. The idea was brought to my attention at the 2012 Science and Nonduality (SAND) … Continue reading →
Instead of Counting Off the Days, Make Every Day Count
Do you ever feel like you’re approaching each day as just another list of things to get done? As you go through your calendar, do you ever feel like you’re counting off the days like a prisoner in a cell, … Continue reading →
The Dangers of GMO Foods: A Likely Cause of Many of Today’s Health Problems
In addition to his homeopathic teachings, the founder of homeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) taught about the importance of food and environment in maintaining good health. If a person is eating poorly, living in damp quarters, etc., these maintaining causes, … Continue reading →
Our Watery Minds
(This post appeared in my September 2012 Active Consciousness Newsletter). When water or the ocean appears in one’s dream, it is usually considered symbolic of the emotions or the unconscious mind. But if you think about it, our “every day” … Continue reading →
Relax Into Nature
This post appeared in my Active Consciousness Newsletter — August 2012 Every summer my husband Steve and I spend some time up in Canada — in a land of lakes, granite rock, and forests called Muskoka — about two hours … Continue reading →
Costa Rica — Pura Vida!
In Australia, they always say — “No worries, mate.” In Costa Rica, people greet each other with “Pura Vida” — pure life. I believe that when a saying pervades a nation’s speech pattern in that way, it says something very … Continue reading →