Yoga is not something we ‘do’…
Yoga is more than a thing to do. Yoga is what happens when we LET GO of trying to do all the things.
Giant Stumps & Tapas
Setting aside the environmental issues inherent in taking down an ancient tree, I started to wonder what makes an older guy like that wake up in the morning, put on his work clothe
Embracing Challenge for Personal Evolution
It’s when we are pushed to our limits that we find the courage to adapt, be flexible, and think outside the box. In short…we GROW.
Dancing with Darkness
“Hope begins in the dark,the stubborn hopethat if you just show up and do the right thing,the dawn will come.”—Anne Lamott Where I come from, winter feels like a time of stag
De-Stress Your Holidays
December is here and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by an extra-long to-do list on top of the usual stressors associated with the holidays. During this time when most of us genuin
Self Love: Selfish or Self Responsible?
Nine days ago, Layne and I were down just south of Coffs Harbour, Australia celebrating the wedding of our son Tim to Emma, who has felt like family for many years. It was a magica
Is Yoga A Religion?
In the west, many people seek out yoga for its health benefits or in search of balance in a busy, stressful life. But no matter what your reason for starting, yoga can also be a
Wisdom from the Water
When I got there, there was a beautiful old tree, its roots reached out over the water creating a ‘chair’ for me to sit in. I sat there in the arms of the tree, and crying, I a
Overcoming Overwhelm
Most Mondays when I want to write, I go for a long walk with Boo, and the ideas flow. But today, no flow. This latest round with the Pandemic has set me on my side a bit, and I hav
The Benefits of Moving Slowly
Several years ago there was a study conducted in Europe comparing the rate of heart disease between the French, who have a very low rate, and Austrians, who have a much higher rate
