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  • The Return of the Angry Monkey

    The Return of the Angry Monkey

    I am re-posting this today for every one who has come across an unreasonable angry person recently. I know that angry people often have an internal struggle and they lash out and project their fears on to those who come close and trigger them. The issue is not about the person who tries to help,…

  • Guided Meditations

    Guided Meditations

    I am exploring how to share guided meditations with more people. This is an experiment. The first is a short audio meditation using Quickplayer. The second is a Body Scan recording on YouTube and the third is a Meditative Inquiry recording via Vimeo and WordPress. Let me know which resonates with you 🙏 Take a…

  • Making Friends with our Emotions

    Making Friends with our Emotions

    This is a time for transition and transformation for many of us. The world is changing and we are too. I have noticed my own inner struggle recently. It’s important to acknowledge the emotions that come up when we are moving through a cycle of life. I have decided to look through earlier posts for…

  • Inspiration from Danna Faulds – “Here”

    Inspiration from Danna Faulds – “Here”

    ~It’s always here, the silentunderpinning, the foundationbeneath the foundation. WhenI reach deep enough into darkness,inside fear, self-doubt, aversion ordespair, there’s something so intactI almost miss it in my focus onbrokenness. It’s always here, thisground of being. Like the water inwhich fish swim, it’s easy to overlookthe eloquence of truth. It’s here thisguiding presence, this calm…

  • Pivotal Moments

    A fully lived life is filled with pivotal moments. We humans like to think of the uplifting ones like falling in love,  births, getting that job, promotion and special celebrations. It makes us feel good. But living life fully is about living the whole of life. Embracing the highs and lows and finding our middle…

  • Moving Through The Cycle of Pain

    Moving Through The Cycle of Pain

    Over the years as a yoga teacher I have worked with people who have had different physical issues causing tightness, pain, and the accompanying fear of hurting themselves more. I supported them in calming down the body-mind, adapting their practice, moving their energy, and helped them to understand how the cycle of pain causes more…

  • 🌺 Yoga Community News for August 🌺

    “Come practice with meCome share in communityFind Your Middle Ground” Thank you for being part of our Middle Ground Community! Please note that I will be in Scotland until August 10th. Live classes resume on Sunday August 11th with a gentle nourishing practice on Zoom. Summer is definitely here in the northern hemisphere, bringing more…

  • Haiku – Lilies Close Up

    Haiku – Lilies Close Up

    ~Gloria Lilies“I’m ready for my close up”Cecil B photos~After the rain, getting close ups of lilies at Chanticleer and home. Thanks for Gloria Swanson’s inspiration 💐

  • Inspiration – Spiritual Growth and Healing

    Inspiration – Spiritual Growth and Healing

    The spiritual journey is one of constant transformation. in order to grow, you must give up the struggle to regain the same, and learn to embrace change at all times. One of the most important areas requiring change is how we resolve our personal problems. We normally attempt to solve our inner disturbances by protecting…

  • O Flower of Scotland

    O Flower of Scotland

    O flower of ScotlandThistles in all their gloryBees dancing with joy Cue rousing music 🎶

  • Chanticleer Summer Morning

    Chanticleer Summer Morning

    ~Chanticleer morningHeating up and cooling offSummer garden Tao~ It was a hot and sticky morning, and I took advantage of the early opening at Chanticleer Garden. How delightful to move through newly watered spaces and find cool fresh air in the wooded shade. Always a delight 💐

  • Life is … Letting Go

    Life is … Letting Go

    I came across this earlier post and it made me pause and reflect today. Letting go is always a part of living, yet can be hard sometimes. I hope you enjoy this reminder. Letting go is living life in balance. We let go of every exhalation in order to breathe in life. We let go…

  • Mantra for Healing

    Mantra for Healing

    Thank you so much for sending healing energy and prayers for my friend Susan. The open heart surgery went well. She is now recovering and beginning her healing journey. Whenever I wish to send healing out to a particular person or the world, I love to listen to certain mantras. This is my favorite, and…

  • A Time for Healing – Tuesday June 25 at 12.00 noon ET/ 17.00pm UK / 9.00am PT

    A Time for Healing – Tuesday June 25 at 12.00 noon ET/ 17.00pm UK / 9.00am PT

    Dear Friends, I have a heartfelt request for as many people as possible to send healing energy and love tomorrow – Tuesday June 25 at 12.00 noon ET / 9.00am PT / 17.00 UK time. My dear friend Susan Master is having open heart surgery. The surgery will take place over several hours, and so I…

  • Let it not be a Solstice New Moon “should”.

    Let it not be a Solstice New Moon “should”.

    It is hard to ignore the heightened activity in spiritual, shaman and emergence circles about embracing such a special time as we open up to the solstice and full moon energies. I find it is an important moment to assess where we personally are. It feels good to bring awareness to the residue of grasping…

  • Mix it Up

    Mix it Up

    ~Mix it up and seeDifferent combinationsHarmony unfolds~ So many of us say we love new combinations and the mixing of different things and perspectives… yet are unable to bring this into how we see others in the world. An evening primrose doesn’t resent the fern. ~Release your judgmentOpen your heart to the worldNature’s harmony~ I…