Aparigraha
A few years ago while leading retreat in Tulum, Mexico I woke up with the sunrise and to the calming sounds of the sea. One morning before teaching our group
Wild and Precious
Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean- the one who has flung herself out of the grass,the
Going Within
As the world turns and the seasons change nature is showing us how to let go. Autumn leaves start to turn colors, preparing for the cyclical process of shedding that
Running Towards Your Dreams
Take a moment with me here. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and ask yourself the following question. Are you running towards what you want in life? This can
Magic
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic
My Name is Mandy and I Love Food
Those of you who know me know I love food. When I say love I mean LOVE. I get excited about dinner, I mean really excited. In my younger years
Meditation on Twin Hearts
Find a comfortable seat. Close and relax your eyes, breathing deeply. Take a moment to bring your hands to your heart and invoke Divine Blessings from the Supreme God, the
Dream Catcher
Don’t mind me, I’m just over here catching my dreams. In June I found myself surrounded by dream catchers. While leading our Women’s Soul Vacation in Todos Santos we learned
Simple Gratitude
Everyday I practice simple gratitude. This practice of presence helps ground me by looking at the most mundane moments of my life and consciously practicing gratitude in that moment. For
Aho
This past weekend I co-lead a Women’s Weekend Retreat in the north Georgia mountains with my dear friend and sweet soul sister Shari L. Fox. Months of dreaming and planning