It’s like when your best friend or your partner does something that gets under your skin. You know this person so well that your thoughts spill out as not-so-gentle words. But hopefully you’ve been practicing part 1 of metta bhavana towards yourself. You’re calmer. Things are bit more still. You have a new-found respect for yourself, more stability, and want to engage with people in ways that are mindful rather than rash and chaotic. This is part 2 of Metta…
You can do this right now. Really, you can. It’s step 1 of Metta Bhavana. Close your eyes and say to yourself, May I be well. May I be happy. May I be peaceful. May I be filled with love and kindness. How did that feel? Was it weird? Okay, do it again. Close your eyes and imagine you’re having a really deep conversation with yourself. You’ve just sat down for a long-awaited coffee with You. Or, better…
Ever heard your teacher talking about Mula Bandha or the Root Lock and thought; what on earth is it? Rachelle breaks it down for you in this short video 🙂
Water. Drink it, splash it on your face, rub it on your elbows, submerge yourself. Hydrate Fully. Get clean. 3 or more baths are not too many! Rest your ears. After a weekend of aural bliss, be kind to your hearing. Ears also love blankets and pillows and massages. Focus on the simple things. Like tea and chickpeas and hermit crabs. Laugh! Avoid the festival comedown by watching a movie, telling stories, or looking at…
It’s like when you opted for the potted parsley or basil instead of the packaged herb—what do you do with the rest before winter bites?! Make your own pesto! Sharable, munchable, delectable. A million times Yummm. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Basil Leaves ½ cup fresh Parsley (flat- or curly-leaf) 1/3 cup Pine Nuts ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) Salt and Pepper to taste Combine Basil, Parsley, and Pine Nuts in a blender or…
“I’m so jealous.” It’s uttered about the most innocent things—a friend telling you about a holiday, or a really super date they had, or success in finally baking the perfect chocolate roulade. But how does saying that you’re jealous make you feel? It has an icky after effect, right? Like accidentally eating moldy bread. This experiment is a practical exercise you can incorporate into your day. It is based on the theory of Like Attracts Like. Just as positive attracts…
It’s happened to the best of us. After weeks of clouds, wind, and rain like perpetual spit, Dublin gets its long-awaited summer day. You toss the jumper and winter boots to the far side of the room, and don something that will allow your limbs to feel air for the first time in months. Stepping out into the open, you get that yummy feeling akin to holidays. The day is so refreshing that you imagine it a possibility to take…
