
THOUGHTS : four life aims
Existence... what a loaded word. A word I contemplate, daydream about and meditate on end without any sort of conclusion. Looking to Vedic science and the art of living, or Ayurveda, I've learned the four aims to living a purposeful life and this studying has led me to compare my relationship to yoga with my relationship to the world. We begin with dharma: our path, our truth. Artha is next, our security, our finances, our wealth and resources. Kama consists of our desires of

THOUGHTS ON : Vipassana + returning to america
One year ago today began my journey back to the states. Not even 24 hours ago did I leave my first Vipassana meditation retreat and I was beyond high on life. The shock of being able to speak again, smile, listen to music, laugh, read, write, connect with other humans via touch and eye contact after 10 days of nothing but meditation (and I truly mean that!) was strange and wonderful. I was motivated to be the change I wanted to see in the world. Ready to write my story, deliv