Last night in Within (U)niversity we gathered together in a sacred circle to reflect on our new moon intentions and to welcome the Summer Season. I am blessed by these gatherings and felt so much joy that I was compelled to digitally squeeze those on the video call. Now, I’m spreading that love by also reaching out […]
LONELINESS
I too have known loneliness. I too have known what it is to feel misunderstood, rejected, and suddenly not at all beautiful. Oh, mother earth, your comfort is great, your arms never withhold. It has saved my life to know this. Your rivers flowing, your roses opening in the morning. Oh, motions of tenderness! Mary […]
A Koan for Me & You
Don’t waste your time on earthdoing the work of others.Do your own work.The sweat of your soul, The lightness in the center of your heartwill tell youwhen you are on course. The swiftness of your breathwill slow to matchthe tidal pull of moonlight. You will ski effortlesslydown the slope of each daycalling your own namesoftly […]
Becoming a Change Agent for Racial Injustice
With all of the massive shifts happening around us, we are all in a state of self-exploration, learning, and growth. The need for systematic change is now more prominent than ever and there’s no better time to educate yourself and be a part of that change. In this episode, Vivian discusses the prejudices she’s not […]
Exploring Our Religion From Within
Books can bring us new ideals and perspectives that we wouldn’t have initiated on our own. In today’s conversation, Vivian and Heather Williams, of Green Buddhi Yoga, discuss the teachings that The Way of The Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn brought them. The scale a variety of concepts, such as how we can […]