Last year I lived in a tiny room at my mom’s house w/ family for 8 months. As undignified as it felt, I made the most of it- minimized my belongings, slept on a couch, and set up a little altar to pray & meditate. During that time a little mouse frequently visited me. Usually … Continue reading Ganesha’s Mouse
Author: Tara Kimes
Ramayan & Leadership through Service
When I launched my crowdfunding campaign to record a kirtan album I received two auspicious messages about leadership. The first was a tarot reading given by my friend/ coworker Claude who has been reading tarot cards for 10 years. The reading revealed that the campaign would be a success if I led by serving and … Continue reading Ramayan & Leadership through Service
Samadhi & States of Consciousness
There’s a simple joy in bringing ourselves into the present moment. In the Sikh/ kundalini tradition it’s believed that this joy/ mindfulness can be amplified to the point of creating a protective energy field around the physical body. I once heard a Sikh master tell a story about how she was riding in the car … Continue reading Samadhi & States of Consciousness
Mystical Longing as a Spiritual Path
I used to write a lot of songs in minor chords & blues scales, wailing from a place of desire...a hungry heart. It seemed music was the only way I could tap in and communicate this longing. That longing was a big ache that encompassed the most uncomfortable cravings- neediness, loneliness, and even desperation. As … Continue reading Mystical Longing as a Spiritual Path