I don't believe in using mantras to 'call things in' so much as I believe in letting life happen naturally & then using mantra practice as a way to ease suffering if there is suffering or to express love & gratitude if there is joy. If you're going through an uncomfortable change & resisting it … Continue reading On ‘Calling In Things’ With Mantras
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Japa- A Meditation That Works
Japa is a beautiful art of repeating sacred sounds (mantras). It starts by vocalizing the sounds out loud, then whispering them, then silently 'hearing' them in your mind. Running your fingers over beads or a stone give it a tactile sensation that keeps the mind and body connected. The sounds come from ancient traditions rooted … Continue reading Japa- A Meditation That Works
Why I Love Hindu Deities
I don't know about you, but when I was a kid I saw god as an old man in the sky with a white beard & white robe. God didn't feel safe, fun, or loving. He felt...distant, unknown, scary. My few attempts at churchgoing were met with 'Sure you can join us as long as … Continue reading Why I Love Hindu Deities
The Power of Chanting
My first time chanting was mystical. I was about 22, had been woken up at 5am and led out in the Arizona desert with 50 women on a white tantra retreat called "Womanheart". Surrounded by the red rocks & beautiful music playing in the background, we chanted together "wahe guru, wahe guru, wahe guru, wahe … Continue reading The Power of Chanting