The Season of the Sun

The Season of the Sun At this moment I am camped out on the back deck watching my son stack shells while my partner tends the grill. I’m hot but the breeze and the shade provide the perfect amount of relief to keep me satisfied and glued to my seat. Speaking of...

The Layers

Don’t push or chase after change. Change is always happening anyways….to you and all the objects/humans/celestial bodies around you. Impermanence is an immutable law that is impossible to avoid. Your JOB isn’t to chase the yogic transformation from...

Winter’s Gift

Winter’s Gift December 21st is the darkest day of the year and signals the start of the winter season. The solstice is considered the most Yin day of the year and Winter is the most Yin season. You have opportunities or obstacles to face depending on your...

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year….

As a young adult I gave little energy to the holiday season. My family dynamics were complicated and I wanted to distance myself from any sense of loss by devaluing this time of year entirely. There is a speech I have memorized for every major holiday about...

On Grieving and Pumpkin Spice

I crane my neck to see the bride come through the doorway. She is petite in stature with a big toothy grin and fierce eyes. As she passes our small enclave of family we all take a collective breath and hold it. There are tears. We are happy for my niece Allison but...