There is the inexorable dance between free will and fate that plays throughout our lives. This is something that those who are interested in astrology strive to understand and those of us who practice and study astrology endeavor to walk this fine line. Certain things in our lives […]
Ayurveda and Jyotish: An Astrological Approach to Well-being
I previously wrote about how the sister sciences of Ayurveda, Jyotish (Vedic or Eastern Astrology), Yoga, Sanskrit and Vaastu Shastra. Two sciences which are inexorably woven together are Ayurveda and Jyotish. While astrology can take a lifetime to truly master, people inevitably are curious about “what my chart says” and “how my future looks”. The […]
All Things in Moderation
One of the greatest challenges we have as humans is making changes. Even if there are situations in our lives that we are discontent with, it can be safer, more secure to continue repeating patterns of behavior that reinforce the existing situation. Yet, we simultaneously complain about the situation to just about anyone and everyone. […]
Intentionally Speaking
We’re two weeks into the new year. Have you set an intention for the year? How about creating a vision? You can write down who you desire to be in this year, what you will strive to achieve, what quality or qualities you want to embody. You can list your spiritual progression, career endeavors, charitable […]
Moving Flexibly Through the Winter
Winter is usually not anyone’s favorite season. It gets dark early, it’s cold, we experience dryness, and feel less energetic. All this manifests both physically and mentally in many cases. With each season, there are specific methods to keep healthy in Ayurveda. With Ayurveda and winter, there are some health promoting regimens. With darkness setting […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What we do at the beginning of an event has a large part in determining the outcome. For example, if you leave late for a meeting, then you’re likely to arrive late. If you don’t plan properly for an event, then you things may not go as you’d anticipated or you may have to scurry […]
Reflecting on the Year
As the year draws to a close, it is human nature to reflect and review the year. And it is often our tendency to think of the would have, could have, should have list. The resolutions that have not been kept. What did not happen is emphasized, rather than what actually did happen. We forget […]
Top Ten Things to be Grateful for when Standing in the Checkout Line
10. For the opportunity to meet other interesting people in line and exchange holiday hosting and gift ideas 9. For finding what you needed that day 8. For the freedom to have so many stores and locations to choose from; this is a luxury not afforded in many countries 7. For the variety found in […]
The Season of Giving
Holiday time is supposed to be a joyous occasion. A time for family, sharing food and gifts, vacations, and festivities. Yet, all too often, we get stressed with the “to do” list for the holidays. There’s holiday shopping, baking, travel planning, party planning, finding babysitters, making room for guests, writing holiday cards, trips to and […]
Sister Sciences
The word yoga means union. When we typically use the word we mean yoga asanas, or poses. Asana is one of the limbs of Ashtanga (ashta = eight and anga = limbs) Yoga as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The word sutra means thread, that which ties everything together. We know that everything in the […]