Democracy dies when troops stand against protesters
OP-ED Why is democracy dead? A look at troops pitted against protesters at the Lincoln Memorial in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing.
‘Thank you for keeping me alive’: love language from the kitchen
What a sprig of parsley can teach us about compassion during the Covid-19 pandemic and the endemic ‘disease of hate’ in America.
Mindfulness in the Media Storm
What can Hurricane Dorian teach us about mindfulness? The storm begs a question: ‘who am I without the chaos?’
Shawn Roop Talks Tantra and Sex
Tantra coach Shawn Roop’s talk “You Think You Know Sex?” offered juicy insight about spiritual tantric practices. “Dang, that looks so good,” I thought. “Imma eat one right now.”
Book Review: Tantric Sex for Busy Couples
Tantric Sex for Busy Couples by Diana Daffner looks at the physical and spiritual benefits of practical tantra exercises. Tantra for one? You’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing a book about…
Alzheimer’s as call to love: why caregiving is more than a job
Open yourself up to the challenge of a diagnosis to understand the role of Alzheimer’s in your own spiritual growth.
Fishhooks: A Caregiver’s Story
When I became a caregiver, visits to dad’s nursing home shored up childhood memories. Alzheimer’s robbed him of memory, but gave back love.
Suicides and near-deaths: a tether snaps even when heaven is now
This week’s celebrity suicides are a reminder of how fragile our ties are to the body, and a moment to shift into a practice of love.
What is #heartcenteredmedia?
One jaded writer’s fresh take on producing and consuming media in the age of #fakenews: #heartcenteredmedia holds space in mindfulness to hone in on truth.
Think outside the yoga mat
Do you really need a mat to practice yoga? Here’s one yogi’s lesson in detachment.
