We’ve all wisdom.

Wisdom gleaned from what did and did not work for us. From suggestions of dear knowing beings. From classes taken, subjects examined, books read, and especially what we learn in dialogue with trusted people and with ourself. The intent of this page is to share some bits of all this; use whatever fits, try it on and discard if it is not supportive. Let me know what you discover.

Quotes that resonate:

“The mind is either ahead of time or behind time. It is never on time. The Breath is ALWAYS on time.”

“God enters us through the breath. Breath connects the body/mind to the soul. Use breath, which is a direct extension of the soul to become established in the Self. Use breath to disengage from the ego-mind and connect to the soul. The secret of all therapy is to connect to the soul.” Amrit Desai

“We are all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass

“It is easier to be dismissive than compassionate.  Try compassion - it’s harder.” Rhonda

“The quieter you become the more you can hear.”

“Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.”  Rumi 

“What you fear is an indication of what you seek.” Thomas Merton

Morning routines set the tone for the day. We can keep it simple and still establish an important anchor for the day. Here’s mine:

• Before getting up, feel the body, notice what’s there, and establish an intention. It can be as simple as ‘I greet each moment of this day as precious’ to something more specific.

• Take several sips of room temperature or warm water.

• Scrap the tongue.

• Swish water in the mouth as you rinse your face 7 times with cool water. Release the water and brush teeth.

• At least once a day, oil pulling to help remove toxins in mouth, throat and body. This is done for 5-10 minutes and is markedly different than using a mouthwash.

• As we grow wiser, our hair can grow thinner and dryer. I’ve found using Banyan’s* healthy hair products helps. I apply the hair oil generously at least 30 minutes before showering and sometimes overnight and take the supplements daily (a capsule in AM, sometimes one in PM.) When I’ve the space to do so, I also make a paste out of Shikakai powder and apply to hair 30 minutes or so before washing. *While I do not have an affiliation with Banyan (or any other links listed unless noted), I do find the products to be ethically sourced and represented.

• Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. It focuses on restoring our innate state into balance through use of food, routines, teas, herbs and supportive treatments. Moksha Ayurveda is my recommendation; Lorilee, the owner and practioner knows!

• Practitioners need insurance. And finding an easy to access, cost-effective provider is not always easy. Consider Alternate Balance as an option. (Disclosure: Referral in place.)

• If you’ve now downloaded the Libby app to access library books, do so now for free access to books - electronically and audibly. All you need is a FREE library card to access.

• Aloe! It grows freely in the Phoenix area and supports layers of us. Use it for a burn (sun or stove or rug), to soothe itchy skin, and, if you happen too close to a cactus or get a splinter, layer aloe on the surface and it will somehow invite the prickles out in a short bit of time.