Journey of the Heart

Don't be afraid to be all that you are … (Note from the editor) The following are beautifully poetic lyrics by Radha Bornstein and video, that, to me, capture the spirit of this blog: "...Your voice is heard by the farthest star Don't be afraid to open and reveal All the beauty you hold, all the power you feel." I offer them to you today, as we launch National Poetry Month in the US, to remind all of you how valuable you and your voices are, and to inspire you to continue sharing them!  As a special treat, the song is presented in this enchanting video made by Hladini Zaheim for ' Gopi Skirts by Radhika' to unveil Radhika's new spring fashion collection. The video was filmed in Mayapur, India. Enjoy all this beauty!   Never Never Land Never Never land is much nearer than you know Look behind the painted pony, look behind the fancy show There's a mirror hanging behind the backstage door Take your shadow with you, yo...

Savor The Sensations The bitter taste of trauma seasoned by salty tears must be savored in equal measure as hot cocoa slowly sipped wrapped in a warm, soft sweatshirt reminiscent of hugs surrounding by friends in the sangha seasons and sensations come and go when we allow nature to just be not holding on or avoiding gentle embrace. In the darkness of winter peace and solitude can be found amidst the cold as snowflakes gently silently fall look closely and see the glittering diamonds that will be reflected by the morning sun savor the sensations release the grip of fear or grasping allowing heart and mind to breathe it all in and let it go with a deep exhale. Mary McManus  poet, blogger, and yogini left her award winning career as a social worker at the Department of Veterans Affairs in May 2007 to heal her own life. During the dark night of her soul she began to express herself through poetry. Her pen became a divinin...