“It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and for others.”
~ Dalai Lama
Category Archives: Quotes
Summer’s Beauty
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.”
~Buddha
Happy Spring!
“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.”
– Dalai Lama
Happy Holidays!
“The past has flown away. The coming month and year do not exist. Ours only is the present’s tiny point.” – Mahmud Shabistari
Wishing you peace, health, and happiness this holiday season and always!
Colleen
Happy Fall Equinox!
Moving into the Vata time of year.….
I move with the infinite in Nature’s power.
I hold the fire of the soul.
I hold life and healing.
-Rig Veda
Warm Cardamom Milk (Vata pacifying):
2 cups organic whole milk
2 tsp. ghee
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1 Tb. finely ground cashews
3 or 4 strands saffron
- Place all the ingredients in a sauce pot, over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring frequently,
- Pour into mugs & enjoy!
Yarema, M.D.,Thomas. Rhoda,D.A.S.. Brannigan,Johnny. Eat, Taste, Heal.Hawaii: Five Elements Press,2006.
Roses
According to Ayurveda, rose petals have an affinity for the heart, calming effect on the nerves, and can gently lift the spirits.
Roses can also help in a variety of ways to pacify the heat and intensity of pitta during the summer!
Here are a few lovely ideas to self nurture: Rose petal spritzer, Rose petal elixir, and/or a dab of rose essential oil on your wrist!
“Sometimes the purpose of the thorn is simply to draw attention to the rose.”- Cristen Rodgers
Acceptance
“Life and death, joy and sorrow, gain and loss; These dualities cannot be avoided. Learn to accept what you cannot change.” -The Ramayana (Bk 2)
