Do You Fear An Empty Mind?

Do You Fear An Empty Mind?

Why Do We Fear An Empty Mind? Natasha Dern/Huffington Post/May 15, 2011 Why is it so hard for us to tolerate emptiness in our minds? The prevalent belief that action always equals progress may be a contributing factor. We perceive emptiness as an undesired state,...
Being With What Is

Being With What Is

The essence of life is change … and isn’t that just a big old pain? Joni Mitchell used to sing about it so eloquently, but I’m not about to be that maudlin. The older I get the more I realize what we all need to survive Life is a practice that...
Are You A Kirtan Virgin?

Are You A Kirtan Virgin?

Confessions Of A Kirtan Virgin From Downward Dog/April 26, 2011 What the heck is up with all these confessions lately on The Daily Downward Dog? I’ve been opening my heart and baring it all these past few weeks, so I couldn’t resist sharing my recent deflowering. I...