Self-Care in a Politically Charged New Year
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Self-Care in a Politically Charged New Year

Loom and Doom?
With tomorrow’s inauguration looming on the horizon, it’s really easy for people to become weary of the ‘negativity’ in the air.
Healing, as I know it, is a complicated process that often depends upon a greater supportive and inclusive community. But ultimately, the healing journey begins with self-care.

Things You Do Not See From Driving The Interstate – Indiana
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Things You Do Not See From Driving The Interstate – Indiana

Leaving our amazing and dear friend Barbie June in Illinois (after a few days of hanging just west of Chicago with her), we made our way eastward towards Jackson Center Ohio, home of the Airstream birthplace. Of course, deciding to take the road less travelled offered up many cool opportunities to reflect, sightsee and enjoy…

Kirtan at the PCC

Kirtan at the PCC

Last night an incredible evening of joyous kirtan music (spiritual songs) took place at the Pacific Cultural Center (PCC) in Santa Cruz. The PCC is affiliated with Mount Madonna in that both non-profit organizations belong under the Hanuman Fellowship. The students of Baba Hari Dass established the Fellowship as a vehicle for the teachings of…

Hustle & Flow

Hustle & Flow

Wow, what an incredibly long past week this have been. A 9 day silent meditation retreat with Adyashanti was held in the main conference center and throughout the grounds of Mount Madonna. In this retreat, 250 people remained silent for the duration of their stay. For those of us volunteering with the YSC program, it meant really crazy busy…

One full week
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One full week

slaDE and I have been at the Mount Madonna Center for one full week. So far the time on the mountain has given me a chance to: become evermore curious about Baba Hari Das (a silent monk) and this exciting community that he has built here at Mount Madonna; recognize familiar faces and associate the…

Full Moon Blessings

Here in Northern California, the sun sets later than it does back home. The glowing sunset over the ocean eases into finality around 6pm this time of year. A bonus to have an extra hour of daylight compared to our Toronto friends. Tonight the full moon shone brightly as the darkness settled over the valley. It…

Mount Madonna Center

Mount Madonna Center

Our Winter Home! Truly a last minute decision … and we’re elated to be accepted to attend this glorious mountain retreat: Mount Madonna Center. http://www.mountmadonna.org Program Dates January 3rd – April 1st, 2012 All the information below comes directly from the Mount Madonna website @ http://www.mountmadonna.org/programs/ysc.html. If you are interested in an amazing opportunity for spiritual growth,…