Ideas & Insights

Warm breakfast. Paleo. No grain. Nut free. Gluten free. Vegan. Raw. Easy.

Warm breakfast cereal this morning. Tastes great. Anti inflammatory properties, nourishing and warming for the body. Fresh spices are better if you have them. Takes...

On Kindness

One of my favorite poems by Naomi Shihab Nye, speaks to grief and kindness, one layer over the other...sometimes one is all you can truly...

On Loving-Kindness

A spontaneous poem by Karaniya Metta Sutta By one who is skilled in goodness And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able...

Pranayama 1-2-3-4

Breathing 1-2-3-4 Sit erect with pillow under bottom or sit on chair with feet planted on floor.The type of breath for breathing 1-2-3-4: Ujjuyai breath...

How to Meditate

Very often, we approach learning something from the perspective of succeeding. We want to do it right and well. But to effectively learn to meditate,...

Vegetarian Chili (everything but the kitchen sink)

Everything but the kitchen sink vegetarian chili: 1 Onion 2-3 cloves of Garlic 2 cups mushrooms 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 zucchini...

Avocado Salad

1 avocado 2 tomatoes Juice of half a lemon 1/3 c kalamata and green olives (I like a mix of both) 1/3 cup fresh parsley...