When my daughters and I traveled to the Northern coast of Scotland last summer, we visited the enchanting village of Findhorn. Findhorn is an Ecovillage that became famous in the 1970’s when founders, Eileen and Peter Caddy with Dorothy McClean, parked their RV in the dunes and began to transform piles of sand into thriving …
This past weekend, as I was busy staying indoors, I suddenly had the desire to be surrounded by plants. Not just any plants but the ones inside my house that I love, and with whom I have a standing long-term relationship. I gathered them all together and created a plant sanctuary, a plant bath quiet …
I recently was invited into first grade to share some relaxation practice after recess. As you can imagine, the energy was high and distracted, with students buzzing around the room like bees. So, I invited them to be the “very best bee they could be” and buzz right into their imagination for a relaxation story! …
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I have been inspired. It’s Spring and I love waking up early, going out on my front porch, lighting a candle and doing yoga to the cheerful chatter of the birds! Last night it rained and I immersed in the fragrance of soaked earth this morning. True Bliss! Reading this book Morning Altars by Day …
Celebrate the return of the light this year by creating a family ritual on Winter Solstice. The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium which is made up of the parts, “sol” or sun, and “sistere” which means “to stand still.” The literal translation is “the standing still of the sun.” It is the …
During Spring, I get excited about gardening, especially planting flowers and giving the teak patio furniture a new shade every spring. As you venture out into the soil this year, I invite you to share with your child how thinking is a lot like gardening. The thought seeds we plant in our mind garden grow …
When I was a little girl, I lived on a farm. And during the summer months, when it was still warm outside as I was going to bed, the old farmhouse windows would be open. In the stillness of the evening, the only sound that filled the air was the sound of a choir of …
The Chinese practice of Qigong coordinates the flowing, fluid movement of energy between the body, mind and breath. It is so gentle and mindful! This Fly Like A Bird activity is perfect for helping you and your child to align the mind and body for deep relaxation. It also trains the body to move without …
My friend, Lisa Wimberger, (founder of the Neurosculpting Institute), attended tracker training. Recently she shared that she learned to “fox walk” as part of the program. As part of the training, (for adults), participants would be led a half mile out into the wilderness on a dark, moon-less night, and would be blindfolded. A drummer …
