The Mask is Never Not On
You may know that Halloween evolved from the fall pagan festival of blessing the harvest, Samhain, and the opportunity to honor what we...
Navaratri: Kali and Durga as One, and turning the Key to the Gate of Freedom
Today marks the beginning of Navaratri. While this 9 night festival is celebrated differently in different parts of India, it is widely...
The Yogi's Path for Healing Trauma
A friend just sent me a compelling article about trauma in the classroom. When a child has experienced deep traumas, s/he will often...
Navaratri: Declare the Change You want to Be In the world
2 days ago, on the 7th day of Navaratri, I was listening to the daily recitation that I often listen to before I meditate. I can’t...