Category Archives: meditation

Part 2- Expanding the Mind: More on India’s Temples and a day in the life of Vidya.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sheila

This is part two of Vidya Sury’s guest post on her culture in India.  (part one here) Thank you Vidya for shining some light on your customs and daily life with this post!  And now, my friend Vidya: Let me … Continue reading →

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What happens in the bardo, stays in the bardo: The Six Bardos of Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Sheila

Years ago I immersed myself in a wide range of reading material trying to expand my mind.  I think that’s about when I actually started personal journey… or at least decided to stop thinking about taking the first step and … Continue reading →

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Self-respect, Self-discipline, Living Mindfully. Plus, Saying “I’m Sorry” Won’t Make You A Doormat.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Sheila

“Zen is about admitting our own mistakes and taking responsibility for them; it’s about self-respect, self-discipline, and living mindfully in the present.” ~ an excerpt from “Booyah! Spirit” Wow, you know years ago I used to say… “I thought I … Continue reading →

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Word of the week: LIGHT-HEARTED

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Sheila

Word of the week:  LIGHT-HEARTED *My teen daughters decided to make Christmas cookies.    As soon as I heard the first laughter and “you did not just do that…” I picked up the camera.  Rather than get upset that my kitchen … Continue reading →

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