I’ve been coming to the Deep Creek campground for about 26 years. I bumped into this place in my 20’s and have visited on and off, first on my own, then married, then with little ones, and now with a family of adult children who are figuring out what to do with their one precious… Continue reading Bodhicitta
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Crossing the Threshold
Dad, I can’t believe I’m moving. I know. These past two years have gone so fast. I’m not scared, but I feel anxious. You should. It’s a big step you’re taking. It’s something that will change you forever. So went the conversation my daughter and I had earlier this week as we talked about her… Continue reading Crossing the Threshold
A Walk to the Park
This week I began an experiment in live casting a little bit of my yoga practice. In this first installment, you get a little bit of my walk to the Dice House. It usually takes me 15 minutes to walk from my house to the park. It’s part of my day I enjoy thoroughly. Why… Continue reading A Walk to the Park
Calabaza Alchemy
Easy to make soup packed with vitamins and deliciousness.
Notice the Good
We often can go through our day and miss the beauty in our surroundings. Today can be different. A simple practice today may be to expect wonder, to notice the good and beautiful, and expand the habit of joy. [tribe_events]
Retreat 2016
Costly to Body and Self
Change is something we resist. It makes sense. Change is often costly to the body and self. Resisting or avoiding rapid change seems instinctual or protective. As I’ve gotten older, I can see this more clearly. I often do things a certain way because it has worked in the past. When confronted with a different… Continue reading Costly to Body and Self
On the Other Side of Perfection
I woke up this morning and graded a set of essays. As I looked up from the pile of papers, I had an hour and a little bit to get ready and go to school. I thought about my options and at first I figured it was just take a shower, get ready, and drive.… Continue reading On the Other Side of Perfection
Losing Weight without a Plan–Not Such a Good Idea
Working with numbers has never been a favorite thing of mine. Maribel is the one who does all of the accounting and keeps our banking in order. I’m a royal mess when it comes to those things. I say this because measuring is not something I do naturally. Yet, when it comes to my health,… Continue reading Losing Weight without a Plan–Not Such a Good Idea