In Memoriam

Plain St. Jane
We Remember Jane Goodall

By now, you will know of the passing of the remarkable human being, Jane Goodall. You have also likely seen the stirring documentary filmed to be released upon her passing, Famous Last Words. 

Jane Goodall was inspirational and astonishing. A woman who was down-to-earth and extraordinary simultaneously. She had endless curiosity about life, and the patient, observational skills to communicate the wonder of a world both unchanged and changed forever. She moved mountains and spoke for those beings whose language we were unable to understand. Jane just might have been an angel come to earth to speak volumes to us. Someone once remarked that she was the Mother in Mother Nature.

Jane told us that...

IRL

Get Offline and Into Life

People, places, things. It's time to get down to your nouns. Get offline. Even stop reading this, and get into real life. See people, go places, do things. Life online is not real connection. Real life is not online. 

Yes, our devices have become second nature to our every move and seemingly an extension of our brains and fingers. But they are simply tools. We have become comfortably numb. Devices channel the internet, which can circulate data and serve as an information highway. It is not a place to live, nor should it serve as your main source of connection. Wonders can abound there, but like light on a screen we always understood the movies were not real life. The internet can connect, but it does not replace people, relationships, community, introspection, connection, self-reflection, flow, or meditation. Get into real life. 

Here are some suggestions for getting offline and into life...

The Teachers Corner

OM

We know that words can fall short. Perhaps that is the beauty of a word that represents a sound--a sound that is a vibration, a vibration that resonates and offers us the opportunity to be grounded in the present and connected to everything.

The following excerpt is from Ganga's book, Yoga Beyond Belief, from the chapter Meditation Is Your Life...

From the White Lotus Kitchen

Fall Noodle Pudding

Cool nights approach. Think thick strands of slightly sweetened pasta wrapped with a warm hint of cinnamon, and dotted with a rich and comforting filling. This may be the perfect fall dish. Our White Lotus Kitchen recipe is fun to make and you can eat this delicious noodle pudding for breakfast, dinner, dessert, or it’s perfect for the elevensies. Serve warm or room temperature, depending on your mood or the meal, but you may just find yourself sneaking forkfuls right out of the fridge.

You can dot your noodle pudding with bourbon and vanilla soaked raisins or use any dried fruit you feel a yen for. You could also simply go for...

Sanctuary

Personal Meditation Retreat

We invite you to join us for Sanctuary — Personal Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in nature for a time of spiritual sanctuary and take a few well-deserved days to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you crave silent contemplation or desire focused time to refine your yoga practice, or whether you're finally going to take time to finish reading or writing that book that's been waiting, there is Sanctuary waiting for you. Come alone or come with a friend or family to celebrate a space out of time. We invite you to the Center, to welcome yourself home. Personal retreat is offered...