This weekend marks the second to last weekend that I devote 21 hours to yoga teacher training. This weekend and the weekend of the the 18th are the two final workshop weekends. Following the final yoga teacher training weekend I will continue working with a mentor, take classes, and eventually by sometime in February I will officially teach my first class.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Working toward doing less come next year :)
This weekend marks the second to last weekend that I devote 21 hours to yoga teacher training. This weekend and the weekend of the the 18th are the two final workshop weekends. Following the final yoga teacher training weekend I will continue working with a mentor, take classes, and eventually by sometime in February I will officially teach my first class.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
7 Years
Who would have thought that one day I would meet a man of my dreams, in AmeriCorps? Ummm.... I believed in the power of intention and I entered that organization with hopes that I would find a man who also shared the passion of doing service. And boy did I. Jason was and is an exemplary being who demonstrates continued service. However, I never thought that he was also the true meaning of unconditional love. What a delightful surprise.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Beginning Anew
Now is the start of a new moment.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tashi Delek
Currently, I am in Bir. In the state of Himachel Pradesh. The mountains and weather remind me of Boulder at it's best. The sky is a pool of blue. The crisp view of the mountains make me smile especially when a paraglider floats by. The hundreds of prayer flags dance in the wind.
In the mornings, I see the sun rise as I shower using my warm bucket of water. Hallelujah for warm water!
I am meditating, reading the Dharma, staying clear of intoxicants, offering English conversation to a student of a local monastary.
I've been in Bir for a few weeks and now I see many familiar faces...I greet them by saying "tashi delek" with my hands clasped at my heart and a slight bow. THe people here are soooo sooo kind, warm, and caring.
I miss my loved ones back home AND I am in love with this paradise that I am blessed to walk in daily.
I am finding peace, inspiration, and strength from within.
Tashi Delek!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
His Holiness The Dalai Lama
As he walked out of his home and towards his seat, tears filled my eyes and deep joy filled my heart.
He offers depth of hope, compassion, and knowledge for so many.
This sentient being is a gift to humanity.
Tomorrow I will rise and attend another day of teachings and I am incredibly grateful.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Pondicherry is wondrous
Pondicherry is a town 3 hours south of Chennai.
This evening as I was riding my bike through this part French and part Indian town I found myself at a temple festival. I was mostly allured by the elephant that was "giving blessings." If you fed it it tapped your head. A little boy brought two green apples and the elephant snuffed them with his snout and brought it to it's mouth and ate them..then tapped the little one. The boy and I both smiled. As I was leaving this local temple bizarre I bought some jasmine flowers for my hair b/c I've seen locals wear them and I too wanted to smell lovely while living in this very damp and hot atmosphere. I wasn't sure how to place it in my hair...a woman noticed and silently walked over to me from her family. She motioned that she could do it. I turned around and through the corner of my eye I witnessed her remove a bobby-pin from her hair and place it in mine to properly hold up my flowers. I was so moved by her generosity. I felt myself begin to well up. I thanked her with a small bow and smile and walked over to my bike. As I was unlocking my bike a young man said, "You look like a beautiful Indian woman." I smiled. I certainly smelled like one. :) In three days I leave for Trivandrum for my two week retreat. Sending hugs and love.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Chennai, India
Sooooo much has already happened and I am keeping track of it in my daily journal. I'll share a few things I am grateful for: sweet dosas for breakfast, time to meditate and practice yoga, friendly folks at the hotel, talking to Jason and watching his little video on my camera.
I'll write more soon.
India is intense in beautiful and some painful ways. All of it is rich.
Love love