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Aim for Wholeness

Aim for Wholeness

Woman embracing herself, smiling and showing wholeness and self-acceptance

Instead of trying to become “better” – to “fix” what is “wrong” with you – the true path to healing and inner peace is to aim for wholeness.

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Practicing Presence – A Visit with the Herd and the Land

Practicing Presence – A Visit with the Herd and the Land

A close up photo of a black horse

A hot June morning. The sun was already bright and warm just before 10am. The road was a bit dusty, and as I drove up the hill I looked left to see if the herd was gathered around the Big Tree at the top of the hill. No sign of them. As I crested the top, I saw a couple horses in the downtown area and was pleased that the herd was right in front to greet me.

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Reach for the Moon: Ardha Chandrasana

Reach for the Moon: Ardha Chandrasana

Closeup of Half Moon Yoga Pose, Ardha Chandrasana

Summer is just around the corner.

With the growing daylight, you probably feel ready to expand your horizons. Yet the increasing heat may put a little damper on your explorations. Still, there’s no reason why you can’t open, expand, and play while cooling off from summer’s heat and intensity – and you don’t even need to hop into a pool!

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Our Essence is in Emptiness

Our Essence is in Emptiness

woman in solitude, looking over sunset in the empty mountains for peace and nature

We’re so used to being busy, filling our lives with “doings” and filling our minds with thoughts and distraction. None of this is who we are – our Essence is found in our Emptiness.

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