“I’m Sorry You Feel That Way” The Dismissive Non-Apology
AND HOW TO DO BETTER SELF CARE IS SACRED LETTING PEOPLE GO WHO CONSTANTLY HURT, BLAME AND DEVALUE YOU WITHOUT REGRET MAY VERY WELL BE ONE OF THE MOST LIFE SAVING GESTURES OF LOVE YOU COULD LEARN One of the most hurtful and dismissive non-apology apologies is for someone to say: “I’m sorry you […]
Tibetan Medicine Perspective on Depression
The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. New Series 2 (2/2015): 29–41 [article] DOI: 10.4467/24506249PJ.15.007.4635 Nying Lung Disorder, or Tibetan Medicine Perspective on Depression by Anastazja Holečko (Repost) Abstract Traditional Tibetan medicine perceives so prevalent mental problems as an imbalance of the subtle Wind energy, or Lung in Tibetan. It is one of the […]
3 Day Home Cleansing Panchakarma Detox Retreat
East meets west, a modern “Cleansing Panchakarma” detox retreat! Traditional Indian Ayurvedic cleanses offer a holistic approach to taking time off for oneself to detox, cleanse and restore body and mind. John Douillard, a noted Ayurvedic Doctor, says that Panchakarma means literally to “punch your karma,” or make a bold step toward stopping unhealthy patterns […]
Fall Retreat at the Yoga Ashram
I wanted to share with you all, how incredibly renewed I feel after a yoga retreat weekend. No cell phone, no wifi, Colorado Rocky Mountains at 8,600 feet above sea level, hours a day doing yoga, gourmet Rudi’s vegetarian diet, hot-tub soaks and gentle walks through the fall leaves. Hatha Yoga is a type of […]
Imbalances in The Subtle Body- On Treating Lung by Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Tsoknyi Rinpoche “Advice on the Path” Teachings given at Swyambunath, Katmandu, May 2006 This is an advanced teaching for tantric practitioners, but may benefit anyone who experiences stress, anxiety or insomnia. Permission to repost on somaticsleepcoach.com/ given by Rinpoche on Sept. 3, 2021 May it be of benefit. Day 1 Good morning, I would like […]
Interfaith Reflections- A Buddhist Who Grew Up as An Episcopalian
Dawn Boiani-Sandberg (Then I was Dawn Fiske) getting baptized at 10 by the Bishop, Emmanuel Church, Newport, RI When I was 9, I joined the Episcopal Church in Newport, Rhode Island. This was my own decision, as I was close friends with some kind neighbors who invited me, who would later become my godparents, […]
Healthy Vegetable Lasagna with Zucchini and Ricotta
Healthy Vegetable Lasagna with Zucchini and Ricotta This is a veggie lasagna recipe, with ingredients sourced from Trader Joes, but any store with has no-prep lasagna noodles like Barilla and organic veggies will do! This lasagna is very quick, easy to assemble and it’s a family staple, and best when we can source tomatoes, basil […]
Six Simple Daily Steps for Happiness!
You know, I happen to be Buddhist, but one with an inquisitive mind. We have what we know as the Buddha’s First Noble Truth and that is: “Life is Suffering.” However, it’s a misnomer to just stop there and concede to a life of misery. I think a lot of students and even some teachers […]
How to Create A Two Day Juice and Smoothie Cleanse
Treat your body to an infusion of nutrient density and energy! Here are my favorite organic juice cleanse recipes that make for a rejuvenating cleanse and a complete body reset. I am a big fan of juice fasting, and my body simply loves it! The body has a natural ability to rejuvenate and heal itself, […]
Healthy Tibetan Bread- Balep Korkun
Healthy Tibetan Bread- Balep Korkun (Monastery Bread) I lived amongst Tibetans in Nepal for many years. Every morning we would get up and make a homemade kneaded bread called Balep. I used to do a lot of solitary meditation retreat there and this was the easiest and fastest thing to make on a one burner […]