Pierce the Foggy Chaos

Pierce the Foggy Chaos

Draw an arrow of truth back through the wise counsel of your heart. With no promise your voice will be heard, aim in the direction of goodness. Allow others their truth, but refuse to play dishonest games. Intend no heart be maimed—but protect yours fiercely. Release...
Who Co-authored You?

Who Co-authored You?

Deep in the heart of our inability to speak truth is a dusty old script that says we are not worthy. Not worthy of being loved. Not worthy of using our ‘no’ muscle. Not worthy of experiencing all our emotions. Not worthy of pleasure. Not worthy of being an original....
My Mother the Artist

My Mother the Artist

My mother used to lie on the ground in our maple bush and take photos of the sunlight streaming through the tall trees. I remember a curious look on her face the first time she showed me one of the photos. She was clearly enchanted by the image, and she seemed so...
Snake Medicine

Snake Medicine

One summer in Costa Rica I was teaching meditation in a morning yoga class. The mic was acting up and there was a feedback issue with the sound system. While the students sat in silent meditation, our assistant gently put her hand on my shoulder and told me I had...