Oy! Another New Year? This year certainly promises to be an interesting one; as always, marked by uncertain challenges, new directions and opportunities. Individually and collectively WE WILL persevere and rise to every occasion with optimism and grace. We must! Please let 2017 be a happy healthy and prosperous year for all. a few suggestions… I […]
Prerequites For Self Preservation
Good morning readers and friends, I hope you had a delicious and fulfilling Thanksgiving with family and friends. It has been over a year since I’ve posted on Al-Sam.com; a year of extreme challenges, unexpected change and of course growth- thank goodness for growing! I’m not quite ready to share my experience (not sure I […]
SUSAN AND HER BOOTS
Good morning on this beautiful Monday. Following is the article I was speaking of yesterday written by, Anne Sutton, MA, LPC, HAVEN. It is POWERFUL. Please take a few minutes today to read, share and get a glimpse of HAVEN and the important work done here everyday. If you missed yesterdays update post about the […]
FEED. PEOPLE. The Haven Garden Project: Growing By Leaps & Bushels
Feed people. A few weeks ago, a planning meeting for the HAVEN Garden Project revolved around those two words – feed people. And for the past six years, that is what this incredible project has done; feed the people of HAVEN, to the tune of 2 tons of fresh produce each year. When our small founders group comprised of […]
7 Reasons Why Your Brain LOVES Meditation
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thich Nhat Hanh … And why — despite meditation’s brain-changing power — most people still don’t meditate The benefits of meditation have been known for thousands of years. Long-term meditators have a certain je ne sais quoi, a presence, an enviable way […]
Running Into Meditation
Good morning and welcome back to spring everyone. Did you know that by adding a daily meditation practice to your walking or running routine it has the potential to send your mental physical and spiritual being soaring, according to the great buddhist teacher/author, Sakyong Mipham. While I no longer run I do walk or swim along […]
WAKE UP YOUR MIND AND BODY WITH BRIDGE POSE
I have a real treat for you this morning – an honest to goodness gentle (bridge pose) back bending practice for everyone. Prepare to enjoy; I can’t think of a better way to awaken your body and mind. 🙂 Claudia Cummins ~ Yoga Journal Some days seem to race by without us ever being truly […]
LOVE LIGHT AND BACKBENDS
Happy Valentines Day everyone. Roll out your mat and get ready for a few sweet backbends. As you will learn, love and backbends go together! If you can’t wait …Awaken your body and mind with Bridge Pose right now! February has always reminded me of love and light with springtime just around the corner. Preparing […]
I’M A WHOLE, STRONG, CREATIVE WOMAN … AND I’M IN A WHEELCHAIR
I couldn’t get to my computer fast enough this morning to post this extraordinary article written by Angelique Lele. Needless to say as you’ll soon discover Angelique is an exceptional woman. I felt this way about her several years ago while waging our way together through yoga teacher training, well before her accident. Angelique is […]
LOVE FEBRUARY: PRACITCE LOVING-KINDNESS IT CHANGES EVERYTHING
When we practice loving-kindness, says Noah Levine, we change for the better—and so does our world. Good Morning Dear Ones, Another beautiful February day on the horizon awaits you. I bring you an inspiring guest post from Noah Levine all about kindness – enjoy! “In the beginning we attempt to cultivate loving kindness. Later loving […]