Category: Mind and Spirit
1 Minute of Awe Can Change Your Body
When we experience vastness and connection—sunlight dancing on water, a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, music, dance, art, birth and death…and flying to the moon—a ...
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What on earth is the ecological mind, and why does it matter?
In a time when many people feel overwhelmed, fragmented, or disconnected, the concept of the ecological mind offers a profound reframe.
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Embracing the world – Leaning into it all
Omega Institute hosted Pema Chödrön for her final in-person retreat recently. Pema has influenced me profoundly. I rediscovered her teachings in the middle of the ...
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Learning to Balance with Parkinson’s
I awoke early to the rising crescent moon, red as the poppies in the field below the barn. A dream followed me into that first ...
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The Art of Plant Communication
Plants and trees give us life. But the exchange isn’t one-sided. Through our breath, specifically the carbon dioxide we exhale, we also give them life. ...
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Standing in Solidarity
With respect to George Floyd, his family, and the demonstrations, we’re cancelling some of the pre-conference events that were scheduled for this week. Black Lives ...
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Pay Attention to Your Heart by Guido Masé
The following excerpt is published with permission from Guido Masé. Read more on his blog. Begin with your heart, your pulse. Take a moment to ...
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Finding Peace: A Personal Yoga Journey with Kerry Smith
When someone develops a regular yoga practice, even one as simple as mindful breathing, miracles can happen. For me yoga has been an incredibly personal ...
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3 Lessons from a Tree
The needles of white pine, Pinus strobus, are rich in vitamin C and can be used as a refreshing tea or the bath. As a ...
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The Symphony of the Whole Brain
I have always been fascinated with the idea that the left and right sides of the brain have unique “personalities” and that by learning more ...
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