The most frequent question being asked of me recently is “How did you get Surya Das?” The short answer is. “I just asked.” When I was writing my guidebook 10 Practices of Personal Sustainabily, The Savvy Person’s Guide to Conscious Living,” I read cover to cover a book by Lama Surya Das, “Buddha Standard Time.”… [Read More]
Framed
“Changing is not just changing the things outside of us. First of all we need the right view that transcends all notions including of being and non-being, creator and creature, mind and spirit. That kind of insight is crucial for transformation and healing.” Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve been on a mission to de-clutter my house…. [Read More]
I’m Still Learning That
I’m still learning that…. Things never stay the same. Each year the way my holiday with my family changes, I am stretched to adapt and accept an ever shifting landscape of celebration. That the less I do, the more I enjoy the holiday season. I shop less and go back to a time when I… [Read More]
Seeing Clearly
As I look out my windows into the woods behind my house, I see with amazement the houses that I can only see in winter, once the trees have dropped all their leaves. These people that live in these houses are my neighbors, but, I have no clue who they are or even what they… [Read More]
Is This Love?
Here it is Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate Love, and the sweethearts in our life. Celebrating Love, now wouldn’t that be a great thing to do each and every day, not just as an opportunity to purchase cards, flowers, chocolate, although they are all nice to receive from time to time. For me, Love… [Read More]
Say Hello
A gorgeous October Sunday morning awaited me as I prepared to head out for an early walk before I went off to church. I decided to take a route which I don’t usually travel to, which brings me close to RT.9, the bustling highway at the end my long road. I was looking forward to… [Read More]
Goat Rodeo, Family Style
In August, I went to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA. to attend the amazing concert “Goat Rodeo Sessions,” the latest in creative ventures for Yo-Yo Ma and Friends. This particular group of musicians decided to make music together, each bringing their own style of music to the project; classical, Appalachia, bluegrass and a bit of Celtic…. [Read More]
Blink
Last night, my husband and I attended a wonderful concert with singer songwriter, John Flynn at one of our favorite Western MA. haunts, The Guthrie Center. The Guthrie Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to “take care & give care,” and much of that intention comes through music. John Flynn gave an incredible performance. He… [Read More]
The End In Sight
The End in Sight It’s 7:45 p.m. and I’m pooped, sitting on the couch under my favorite puffy throw watching Chronicle. They’re doing a fantastic show about lots of local restaurants and I want to go to each and every one. But, still, I’m on the couch, under the blanket. In the distance, out of… [Read More]
What Have I Missed?
What Have I Missed? My goal, day to day, is to gently remind myself to slow down, take in and process my life experiences. Seems reasonable to me, life is precious, and I certainly don’t want to miss anything, actually not one single thing. Slowing down is one of those things that sounds more simple… [Read More]
