“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
Sunset Bathing
Photo of Tomahawk Lake by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Aperture for the Universe
Photo of Sutherland Pond, Black Rock Forest, by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Aperture for the Universe
Read moreAngel Guidance
Your Angel Guidance is to become more comfortable feeling Vulnerable.
Read moreJune
Oh what is more sweet than the month of June
When our senses thrill and our hearts keep tune
To the song of the birds and the rose in bloom?
New Leaf Meditation
Forest Bathing
The Japanese practice shinrin-yoku. Shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath.” It is not a physical exercise, it is simply connecting with nature through our senses, sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste.
Read moreSanctuary
Queen Anne’s Lace symbolizes sanctuary in the language of flowers. It seems very fitting that it should flourish at the end of summer, as we long to linger in the warm evenings and wish that summer would never end.
Read moreAcross planes of consciousness
Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true. ~Ram Dass
Buddha Mind
When training the mind, we cannot rely on external conditions.
Read moreFinding Happiness
“Floating Pig” found along the Vistula in Crakow
"Give happiness and you will end up happy," a quote found on a Yogi Tea tag, inspires us to find joy in the simple things we find around us.
Oneness
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
The ancient Tao cultivators were subtle and mysterious. They were of immeasurable profundity. Because they were too subtle to be known, so reluctantly they were being described as follow:
Read moreCultivating Gratitude
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.
Read moreFull Moon Mindfulness
Artwork by Eileen MacAvery Kane
The full moon offers us an opportunity to connect with highly charged energy. It can increase your positive energy, or wreak havoc on your emotions. Follow these tips for a positive experience.
Read moreWhat the planet needs
Setting Up A Sanctuary
Weezer and the Backyard Buddha, photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Healing yourself also means healing your home. Creating a sanctuary in your home creates mental space as well as physical space.
Read moreSummer
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
Read moreShine a Light on Your Fears
Artwork by Eileen MacAvery Kane
We all live with fear—whether it’s a gentle murmur in the background, or a tsunami wave about to crash down upon us.
Read moreLessons from the web
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Functional, practical, beautiful, and ingenious in design—spider webs are seemingly limitless in their functionality. Spider webs serve as homes, food storage, egg incubators, and more.
Read moreMake of yourself a light
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
“Make of yourself a light,”
Read moreWinter Yin
Photo by Eileen MacAvery Kane
Winter is upon us. As we struggle with the dark and the cold, it’s time to marvel at its splendor and appreciate its benefits.
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