Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground -Rumi One of my favorite ecstatic poets whose…

                                                                 A few years ago, I had an experience that I had anticipated for weeks and a few that I had not expected as a result. After receiving several emails and fliers, I ventured into Philadelphia to be in the presence of an esteemed teacher from India called Amma, which in the…

I am in awe of the ways life conspires to bring people together for a purpose beyond our understanding initially.  In my 20’s, circa 1980’s;  I met a man who shared my love of massage and we occasionally exchanged our services with each other. As a newly trained practitioner, I relished the opportunity to practice and…

Last weekend, I engaged in an event that was choreographed by a group of talented people, many of whom I have known for more than 20 years.  I am part of  several interfaith communities in the Philadelphia area. One is called Common Ground Fellowship.  One of the things we love to do, is create rituals…

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