Tag: meditation

  • Autumn Intention: The Whisper of the Wind

    Autumn Intention: The Whisper of the Wind

    With autumn walking in, I will observe myself at rest. I welcome the change that comes with the seasons. Being still, I will watch the transformation. I will listen to the whisper of the wind and the lullaby of the leaves as I gently retreat within.

  • A Daily Journaling Practice

    A Daily Journaling Practice

    The author describes a journaling technique learned during yoga teacher training, involving a grid divided into four quadrants: Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual. Each quadrant prompts reflection on feelings, limiting beliefs, personal impacts, and self-forgiveness. This method encourages holistic self-awareness and compassionate self-exploration.

  • The Lotus Flower: A Timeless Symbol of Growth, Presence, and Transformation

    The Lotus Flower: A Timeless Symbol of Growth, Presence, and Transformation

    If you’ve spent any time around yoga or meditation, you’ve likely encountered the lotus flower. It appears in artwork, statues, sacred texts, and even in the name of one of yoga’s most recognizable postures, Padmasana (Lotus Pose). But why has this beautiful flower become such an enduring symbol across contemplative traditions? The answer lies not…

  • The B.O.U.R.N.E. Principles: A Guiding Framework for Intentional Self-Awareness, Healthy Growth, and Holistic Living

    The B.O.U.R.N.E. Principles™ is a guiding framework designed to help you step into intentional self-awareness, healthy growth, and holistic living for greater balance. Rather than striving for perfection, it invites you to intentionally create the conditions to thrive—one mindful choice at a time. Whether through meditation, movement, retreats, community gatherings, or learning experiences, these principles…