Inspired by Rupert Spira’s meditations on “Money as the currency of love.” Think of money as the currency of love. Do what you love. Earn money from it. Spend it on what you love. In a culture where we all recognize each other as One, money can be the form of currency that enables […]
Masterpiece days are days where you are happy, peaceful and content. We’ve been kicking around actions we enjoy, that lead to great days. Here are a few ideas. Waking early. Waking early before the sun sets the tone for a great day. It’s also a practice that creates self empowerment, self responsibility and self awareness. […]
One of the challenges the church faces in this century is that of appealing to Gen Y, Gen X, and Millennials. Another challenge is that people simply are not congregating at church anymore. A recent study showed that the top three reasons these people don’t go to Church: I feel judged Don’t want to be […]
There are so many amazing health benefits of Turmeric. In it’s most basic form, turmeric is a plant. It is grown in warmer climates, it’s root is the plant of the plant that is consumed. Turmeric is widely consumed in India, it is a component of almost every meal! This post will discuss the positive benefits […]
1. Turmeric 2. Practice 3. Avoid Sedementary Lifestyle while working this started only X years ago. 4. Steam/Sauna Raise your body’s temperature, which increases blood flow and gets your blood swooshing around in there as it should. Read more at http://livinggreenmag.com/2013/07/10/food-health/eight-ways-to-improve-your-blood-circulation/#hxXshAKg4LdOifS7.99 5. Exercise Aside from yoga, jogging, lifting weights, even walking regularly will help increase […]
5 Ways to Do Your Yoga Practice by Building Willpower Many people understand that a daily yoga practice leads to a more enriching life. When we practice, we feel better. We are more in tuned with our senses, with our friends and family, and with the world at large. The problem many of us have is […]
The Dalai Lama’s Views on Marriage in the West Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce — that’s the statistic that’s frequently pointed to when discussing marriage in the US. However, this is a misleading statistic. For those living above the poverty line, the divorce rate is much lower. For those who are college educated, […]
Forty percent of household waste comes from material that could have been composted. Overflowing landfills are a big problem. We are running out of room to put our waste. Landfills are negatively impacting the earth and taking up space that could have been otherwise used productively. It’s amazing to think that four tenths of our […]
Posting this here as a resource to study Sharath’s wisdom. All credit goes to R. Sharath Jois and Sonima.com. This is an article to simply curate the posts in one place. The Power of Seva This practice of selfless service can be done anywhere, anytime, and its effect can transform not only others’ […]
Astragalus is a little known herb in the West but it is used widely in Asia. Astragalus (its technical name is Astragalus Membranaceous) is a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine. One of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine is in taking preventative measures to prevent illness and disease. Astragalus Root Tea can be consumed daily […]
Bali, Indonesia is one of the most incredible places on Earth! Danners and I recently spent a couple weeks on this incredible island. More posts to come in the future but for now, here are a few things that we loved about the special island. 1. The People ►Pure positive energy. For the most part, […]
Yoga and Meditation Music for a Spiritual Practice Yoga and Meditation music can greatly enhance your practice. In my personal practice, I aim to increase my awareness and to decrease the internal chatter within my mind. Yoga and meditation music helps me. Once I can quiet my “monkey mind,” I feel more connected to God […]
Traveling Ratankiri Cambodia was amazing! As many of you know, I was recently in Cambodia teaching English, studying the Khmer language, working with NGOs, and traveling around the beautiful country. We made a trip to Ratankiri, a small province (even for Cambodian standards) of less than 100,000 inhabitants, felt so different from Siem Reap. The population and commerce […]
Move Your DNA Book Review In this Move Your DNA book review, I will summarize Katy Bowman’s profound book. My hope is that this Move Your DNA book review serves as a cogent introduction to the unorthodox, highly valuable work of Katy Bowman. Move Your DNA was recommended to me by Danielle after she listened to a […]
Backpacking in Burma: Yangon Really enjoyed my time in Myanmar (Burma) which is an extremely interesting country. Ravaged by decades of dictatorship and war, the country is finally opening up to the outside world. The richest nation in Asia in the 1960s, Myanmar is now among the region’s poorest. With its immense natural resources, sizable population […]
Essential Oils for Autumn Essential oils for Autumn are indeed essential as the days become shorter and temperatures become cooler. The dog days of summer are long gone, but there is no need to feel blue when essential oils have your back! Here are 5 Benefits of Essential Oils for Autumn: 1. Start the day […]
Shout out to Rory for the recommendation. Longing, makes the day seem twice as long, like an endless summer haze, we were wandering, hearts without home, searching for a place. Longing, going on without a plan, yeah, never looking back, Aimlessly, aimlessly, devoted, devoted to the moment, devoted, devoted to the moment.
Urban Monk in Rural Cambodia For some of us, Yoga is a private communication of who we are and what we are. Meditation is an integral part of this communication. I mostly meditate from home remembering the natural forces of death and destruction. Remembering the force of destruction enables me to note how destruction prevails […]
Finding natural ways to get better sleep without medication is important because almost everyone has trouble sleeping at some point in their life. There’s a lot of focus on the amount of sleep (# of hours per night) we get but what about the constitution of that sleep? In terms of sleep, it is not […]
There are so many benefits of vegan lifestyle. People often focus on what vegans do not eat but it’s also important to consider what vegans do eat! A healthy vegan means consuming vast amounts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and grains. Be careful with vegan desserts as they can contain high fats and sugars. Sticking […]
If you are looking for a destination that is full of diverse attractions and activities, Bolivia is a perfect choice for your next adventure. In Bolivia, you can easily spend less than $25 USD per day, eat extremely well and enjoy landscapes that photographs can’t do justice. The Bolivian destination cities that we suggest are: […]
How do you view exercise? You surely know that physical exercise is a key activity to keeping your body in great shape. However, just the thought of having to sweat yourself out over countless bench presses and weight lifting may not seem so appealing. Nor does the idea of having to grit your teeth and […]
Shenzhen China Travel Shenzhen is a vibrant major Chinese southern city neighboring Hong Kong. With a population of 15 million people, the city contains a diverse group of people with a large expat community. There are tons of places to eat, shop, and meet interesting people (including those who speak English)! Chinese transportation is so […]
Traveling Chongqing China Backpacking Chongqing China is the experience of a lifetime. Chongqing has a population of twenty nine million people. Think about that for a moment. That’s over 50% more than the population of the metropolitan New York City area. Yet, nine out of ten Americans (including us before Hesh encouraged us to visit) have not heard […]
Best Gifts for World Travelers A couple years ago, I received an awesome surprise gift from my cousin and this prompted me to think of the best gifts for world travelers. My cousin Anna had me in our family’s “Secret Santa” or “Chris Kringle” gift exchange. Although I didn’t ask for anything, she knew what […]
I was first introduced to Paramahansa Yoganada in 2010 by a friend. He loaned me the Essence of Self Realization which I eventually read and enjoyed. When Steve Jobs died, I read in Walter Issacon’s autobiography of Steve, that Jobs had re-read one book every year; Autobiography of a Yogi. Being inspired by Jobs’s life and being, Autobiography of a […]
I’m not always one to share my opinion…because I feel I don’t really know anything. I do spend a lot of time thinking about this life. Why not? Today we were talking about the concept of being at peace and “dying before you die.” I tend to think a lot about practicing death. If I were to die today, […]
Delicious Gluten Free Orange Almond Coconut Muffins These delicious gluten free muffins are an amazing dessert/snack that won’t leave you feeling bloated or tired afterwards. It’s entirely possible to make good tasting, healthy sweets! Instead of regular white flour which is highly processed and generally unhealthy, in this recipe, we turn to a combination of […]
3 Ayurvedic Cleansing Techniques to Implement Today Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of life that has been used for over 4000 years. Here are three simple Ayurvedic cleansing techniques that you can begin today. These techniques may seem odd or complex, but once learned, they are easy to understand and execute. These three Ayurvedic […]
Bocas Del Toro Travel: Our Third Stop Bocas Del Toro is a province of Northern Panama that is made up of lots of small islands located on the Caribbean Sea. This was our third stop in our four month journey. We arrived here after spending time in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and Boquete in Northern Panama. While […]
Interesting Facts About Bob Marley I decided to read the critically acclaimed Timothy White biography, Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley because I was hoping to learn more about the man behind the music that has been so deeply moving to me. I became interested after listening to Bob for a few months straight. Bob’s music has […]
I was recently in Cambodia studying the Khmer language, teaching English, working with NGOs, and traveling around the beautiful country. This is a reflection from my time in Koh Ker Village Cambodia. Koh Ker Village is located deep in the Cambodian Northwest Countryside near the Thai and Laotian borders. Koh Ker Village Cambodia Upon reflecting this week, […]
San Jose, Costa Rica Travel Recap Kate and I decided on San Jose, Costa Rica as our jump off point for our 2014 backpacking trip. We had heard from some friends that Costa Rica was an amazing country and a place ‘we had to see.’ New York to San Jose, Costa Rica Travel Leaving from […]
This video means a lot to me. The best way, for me, to explain some of the feelings associated with the video is by sharing a message I wrote the day we were coming home from our 4.5 month adventure: Sitting on the plane right now coming home and the word I use to describe the feeling is […]
Eternal optimism.
I saw this interesting lookin’ fella at the Angkor Centre for Conservation and Biodiversity. ACCB is the first nature conservation centre in Cambodia. The centre features a variety of birds, monkeys, and more. It was established to preserve and breed rare wildlife in Cambodia. It’s a 1.5 hour tuk tuk ride from Siem Reap town and you can enjoy beautiful scenery […]
This is a powerful performance by Dananjaya Hettiarachchi of Sri Lanka. Dananjaya shares a story about his path in life explaining his early troubles including failing out of high school at age 17. He says, “Mothers cry tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and tears of shame. After I was arrested, I saw my mother cry […]
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Find Your Flow: Suggestions for a new morning routine People talk a lot about “flow.” Psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi proposed the concept decades ago—a state of mind achieved when you’re fully immersed in a project or task—but the basic tenants of flow date back to the teachings of Taoism and Buddhism. As the Buddha tells us, “Do not dwell […]
A few people questioned the reasoning behind why I posted about Kanye West in the past. Most judge his behavior. Kanye is an artist. An artists job is to force you to have an opinion. With that, he continues to push the envelope in many facets of the world. I love that he brings a message […]
American Dream, Chad Wright, 2013
Buddha stated attachment to loved ones and material things are causing us to suffer. When some people hear this they say things like, ‘so I can’t love my family, friends or children?’ This is because they are getting attachment and love confused. They are not the same thing. Of course we should love and have […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU […]