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Finding Balance Anywhere
For those of you who have been known to wake up in cold sweats because your life feels dangerously akin to George Clooney’s in “Up in the Air,” this post is for you. One of my favorite things about my current job is how much I get to travel. It is also the greatest challenge […]
Yoga teachers training program for me
The yoga teachers training program has matured me instantly. Studying the Sutras, Meditating and Practicing Asanas all at the same time, which I had never done before, has made me feel a sudden upliftment. I feel more comfortable with my mind…
Ahimsa: Not so Simple With the Little Things
Cicadas, spiders, moths, and mosquitoes all come with the territory of summer in the District. Some insects, like cicadas and crickets, provide months of ambient song, impressively resonating over the bustle of city noise. Their presence is rather pleasant, as they...
Tending to the Seeds of Our Emotions
Throughout our day to day lives, we experience an array of emotions. Some are positive, like hope, happiness, and affection, while others, such as anger, loneliness, and despair, are negative. All of them are quite normal and inevitable, and often times we forget...
Thank you Maharaji
I came home last night a bit drained from a long day, but luckily my beautiful wife was already home and she’s a bigger KD fan than I am… the house was full of rich sound of Krishna Das’s voice. … Continue reading →
“C’mon, little guy, hold still!”
"C'mon, little guy, hold still!" a child commanded toward a frantic African shrew in a display case at the zoo. "I just want to get your picture!" The child toted a digital camera that was set and ready to shot an automatic flash photo, but the subject in question...