Meditation: Mindfulness of the Body
“There’s a common misconception that meditation is about transcending the body,” says my teacher Jack Kornfield. People can have transcendent experiences in meditation, certainly. But...
Apr 2021 7
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Mar 2021 31
A Tale of Friendship and Wisdom
Charlie Mackesy’s sweet, whimsical book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse expresses the wisdom of mindfulness and heart practices. The story and words are simple: a boy befriends...
Mar 2021 24
Garlicky Leaf, Stem & Core Pesto
When you grow vegetables or shop at the farmer's market, you get a lot of wonderful leaves and stems. These don't need to go to the compost. There's nutrition and flavor in the whole...
Mar 2021 17
How to Start a Meditation Practice
I’ve spoken with many people who are interested in meditation but don’t know where to begin. Or have tried but felt they weren’t doing it correctly, or well enough. The good news is...
Mar 2021 10
A New Life Out West
I downsized my horse business, got divorced, moved across the country and started a new life. Then the pandemic hit. I live in Aspen, Colorado, now—a dreamland of outdoor adventure. The...
Mar 2021 3
Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken
This spiced, creamy recipe from Cristina Curp appears in the Whole30 Slow Cooker Cookbook. I've always loved Indian butter chicken, and to make this healthy version at home with organic...
Feb 2021 24
Meditation: Heart Practices
In a recent talk on meditation, Jack Kornfield said, “We can direct and train our attention, and we can fill it with positive qualities.” Meditation can be practiced in many different...
May 2019 11
Natural Lifemanship with Nabokov
I use the Natural Lifemanship model to work with my horses in the round pen, to help them develop self-regulation and learn to connect with me. Although the work derives from natural...
Mar 2019 6
Yummy Butternut Squash Soup
Another recipe from Aimee Raupp's Body Belief cleanse, this savory, nourishing soup has become a favorite in our house. With its vibrant color, rich flavor, and healing ingredients,...
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