Tapasya is walking through fire – it is God checking the winds and creating a planned burn to allow for new life. Everything worthwhile has been forged in the fire of life. You have worked for everything you have. Your blood, sweat and tears are mingled into this life you are building; the roof overContinue reading “Tapasya”
Author Archives: The Galavanting Gastronome
Self Discipline
Discipline of self is perhaps the hardest and best thing you can do for yourself. Being able to deprive yourself of momentary pleasure to receive a lifetime of joy and bliss is something most people are not willing to abide by. We live in a society where we want instant gratification but that isn’t alwaysContinue reading “Self Discipline”
Inner Voice
The inner voice that lives with you, the one that talks in whispers and nudges – that is the one that rises you up for your greatest good. Learn to listen with quiet ears. Truly listen to the guidance within you, and then be so bold and brave as to act on it. That voiceContinue reading “Inner Voice”
Saucha – Purity
Saucha or Purity is a deep inner cleansing – like taking a bottle brush to your mind and getting all the gunk that is stuck in the little nooks and crannies out. And like any detox it will manifest in different ways; physically, emotionally and mentally. The key is to sit with the emotions, allowContinue reading “Saucha – Purity”
Satya – Truth
Be true to yourself. This is the only way to live in alignment with God and fulfill your Soul’s purpose. This is how you first leave the Divine for this human lifetime – with those words. No child is born with the knowledge or ability to lie. That is a learned behavior, often learned throughContinue reading “Satya – Truth”
Aparigraha – Nonpossessiveness
In reading about non possessiveness I feel that this is what I have been experiencing. That I am to release things, but also memories. I feel like this is why I don’t have a lot of recollections of my past. As though I’ve forgotten memories. You have me surrender these memories because they are notContinue reading “Aparigraha – Nonpossessiveness”
Stillness, Silence and Presence
My heart is overflowing love right now. This is my heart chakra open. This is what it feels like. Your work of self, the work to be present, be here, be connected so deeply and intimately is giving you a taste of what life can be like. Life is deeply rich and you don’t haveContinue reading “Stillness, Silence and Presence”
Brahmacharya – Nonexcess
Rest- sleep till you wake Eat to satiate Drink companionably Play for your youthfulness And love like you love Me. Nourish your heart, body, mind and spirit as if this was your first priority. And the world will reap the rewards of your work.
Unity and Yin
Dear TèO, I signed up for the Unity course on Tuesday with the Living Soul Institute. I had a wonderful conversation with Kristin and we loved each other immediately. I feel like you are having me walk into a new chapter. Learning about the true teachings of Jesus – who he was, how he livedContinue reading “Unity and Yin”
Ahimsa – Non violence
In reading the book The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele as a part of The Unity Study, I am struck by just how much this ancient practice of yoga applies to our modern life, and how something so old can be so easily relatable and applicable to our current lives. The first yama, AhimsaContinue reading “Ahimsa – Non violence”
Gitanjali 