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Recently, I was talking to my brother, and we talked about how folks have been stating that 2020 has been an awful year and that they can’t wait until it’s over.   Remember this year started with the Australian wildfires which were devastating. And then COVID times began and now the protests against police brutality.…

A few days ago, I was having a conversation with my brother. And I totally mispronounced, ‘pneumonia.’ He said, “Huh, what are you saying? Oh, you mean nuh·mow·nyuh.”   This whole time, my brain had always seen a ph in front so added an h sound.   Initially, I felt my ears get warm from…

I’m originally from Nashville, the home of country music. Years ago, I was eating dinner with my family at our favorite Mexican place, La Paz. A tall woman walked in with a few folks, wearing a black trench coat and sunglasses. It was summer and night time.   If her intention was to blend in,…

I remember once hearing a friend say …   ‘My practice is my life.’   I didn’t know what that meant. Hmm, my practice is my life. My practice is my life. Ok. Let’s be curious. When did I start shifting my own practices?   Seven years ago, I chose to pursue meditation in earnest.…

A week ago, Rishi Kapoor, a famous Indian actor, died. This sparked nostalgia for Bollywood music so I started playing some tunes on Spotify.   Music has the ability to spark memories, and for me, it was coming home after parties during my childhood. I’d sleep on the speaker part at the back of the…

Calling all dog lovers! Last month was Hugo, my dog’s, birthday – tried to get a selfie with him at the park. Above will have to suffice. 🙂   Every morning, Hugo and I go to the park where he runs off-leash. And talk about an embodiment of present joy. He runs around and then…

Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are. – Bernice Johnson Reagon   We’re settling into a new ‘normal.’ I’ve been reflecting on how I want to show up during these difficult times. For the first few days, I checked every news site continually, and this…

Indulge me in a little trip down memory lane. “Please don’t send that letter! You’ll get in trouble.” “She hurt my family, and I want her to know that I won’t ever accept her.” This exchange happened when I was trying to convince my friend, Diane (not her real name), not to send a letter…

We are now seven weeks into the new year. How is your year going so far? Did you start your year off with new year’s resolutions or as I like to call them, practices?   I made a declaration on January 1st after a particularly indulgent holiday season. 🙂 Ok, time to get back to…

It helps me get to center faster. That sounds very esoteric so let me explain.   A few years ago, after reading many articles of the benefits of meditation, I decided to truly give it a chance of making it a daily habit, instead of sporadic here and there sits. I calendared out 40 days…