Tuning In, In Tuscany... Retreats - yoga, artistic, or spiritual, can serve as wonderful allies in this journey known as life. Part luxury, part necessary... in whatever size or shape they may take, such commas in the traffic of being have been known to wondrously enhance one's physical, creative and inner alignment. The team behind the Artist Immersion Program (AIP) champions such
I believe practicing yoga outdoors is the perfect antidote for today’s life stresses; an opportunity to slow down, let the presence of nature wash over you and soothe you to relaxation. Photo by Susan Currie In her beloved children's book Open House for Butterflies (Harper Collins, 1960), Ruth Krauss suggested that, "everyone should
The world is made up of infinite shades of grey, and there are as many variations of beauty as there are things in the world. Photo by, Ray Tamarra Erica Mather has a mission... Her aim is to make a difference in the world and in the lives of others. A lifelong teacher
I’m really lucky to know to take a deep breath and remind myself that we’re all doing the best we can. “We’re in this together,” writes award-winning journalist Lauren Lipton in the introduction to her new book, Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories & The Power of Transformation (Chronicle 2017). She and photographer Jaimie Baird honor
In this universe we are given two gifts: the ability to love, and the ability to ask questions. Which are, at the same time, the fires that warm us and the fires that scorch us. Born in a small town in Ohio, Mary Oliver published her first book of poetry in 1963 at the
Image courtesy of Runamok Maple “I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer – its dust and lowering skies.” So well put by author Toni Morrison. One could argue that the same goes for biting into some juicy watermelon? As we anticipate the new season, we naturally begin
If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence. Maud Morgan, Gold Coast II, 1971-2, oil on canvas The birds are singing... even in the rain. The front porch pots are brimming with pansies. And, could things get any greener out there? Must be May. The season of graduations
The past is gone. The future has not yet happened. All we have is now. This past Sunday's front page arrived short on news (fake or otherwise) which might buoy up its weary readers. So it goes as of late. Yet despite the weight of the morning headlines, just a few city blocks uptown from where that front
I have been blessed to experience, in this lifetime, that all paths lead to one Truth. I enjoy living in this Truth and helping other people live it, too. Photo of the artist by James K. Lindley “Buddha Bhakta” Lee (Mirabai) Harrington is a Devotional Mantra Music artist based in New York’s
Image courtesy of Runamok Maple As we begin to (finally) haul out the patio furniture and umbrellas and migrate from inside to the porch or deck, our guest contributor Laura Sorkin of Runamok Maple has created a refreshing warm weather cocktail that’s perfect for this time of year! Utilizing their best-selling infused, organic maple syrups, she's