On Overcoming a Jinx
My religious upbringing was eclectic and firmly based in Murphy’s Law, or perhaps more accurately, on The Jinx. If we were driving to grandpa’s house, we were never allowed to … Continue reading On Overcoming a Jinx
Author: Charity
A Letter from Myself (to Myself)
I’ve been having trouble with my meditation schedule this week, and I’ve been feeling bad about that. But I’ve also, for reasons I couldn’t pinpoint, been thinking about Marion Woodman’s … Continue reading A Letter from Myself (to Myself)
Yogariffic (With Kids!)
I can’t decide if doing yoga with kids is better than not doing yoga at all. The last couple of days have thrown me for a bit of a loop. … Continue reading Yogariffic (With Kids!)
Week 3: Still Sitting
I was going to say I was “still standing,” but since I’ve not tried walking meditation yet, most of my Bold Plan involves sitting or lying down. Or doing yoga, … Continue reading Week 3: Still Sitting
A Different Kind of Hedonism
When I mention my meditation schedule/routine (my Bold Plan) to people, they all say—after a stunned silence— “Wow. That’s really ambitious.” Until very recently, I didn’t really see what was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Hedonism
The Mindful Path to Perfection: You’re Already There
“In moments of stillness you come to realize that you are already whole, already complete in your being…” -Jon Kabat-Zinn I have a tendency to dwell a lot on perfection. … Continue reading The Mindful Path to Perfection: You’re Already There
Reading List
I decided that during this lull in my posting frequency I’d take this opportunity to suggest some other great blogs for you to read and enjoy! This is just the … Continue reading Reading List
Possession Identity
“Between what a man calls me and what he simply calls mine the line is difficult to draw. We feel and act about certain things that are ours very much … Continue reading Possession Identity
On Staying the Course
Ah, I have reached the familiar point in my attempt to implement a daily meditation practice at which I realize that what I really want is to live entirely on … Continue reading On Staying the Course
You Win This Round, Walden
Walden by Henry David Thoreau My rating: 2 of 5 stars I’m probably a horrible person who will never be able to fully embrace simple living because I can’t get … Continue reading You Win This Round, Walden
Mindfulness Meditation, Week 1 of 8: Done
As of this morning, I have officially completed Week 1 of my 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation. Because part of the practice is avoiding judgments (positive or negative) about the … Continue reading Mindfulness Meditation, Week 1 of 8: Done
Book Review: Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I read Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Child … Continue reading Book Review: Elaine Aron’s The Highly Sensitive Person
Imperfect Happiness 