Finding a Way to Peace

Finding a Way to Peace

I have been taking a lot of deep breaths lately and resetting. My husband was terminated from his job August 24, along with four other colleagues — which also happens to be my Mom’s birthday, and we celebrated with her at dinner that night. [a great example of...
Freedom and Compassion

Freedom and Compassion

July 6 was His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 81st birthday. Last month, I had the honor of listening to him speak for the second time at the Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus. [He was here back in 2002] His topic this year: “Compassion and Universal...
The Face of Acceptance

The Face of Acceptance

Recently in my T’ai Chi classes with Master Sifu Gardner, he has been sharing with us this concept of becoming The Face of Acceptance. How we need to be more like a polished mirror. A mirror only reflects what is presented in front of it, without judgment — the mirror...
T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak

T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak

Thinking before you speak sounds easy, but for me it seems to be somewhat of a challenge. Maybe it’s because I was born in the year of the snake, and my sharp-tongue seems to get me into trouble. Lately, I have become more aware of it, and now it’s time to let it go....
Compassion Begins Within Me

Compassion Begins Within Me

We have all been affected by recent global events from Paris to Beirut, it has all been a bit overwhelming. You may be finding yourself feeling a range of emotions… anger, sadness, confusion, suffering, frustration, etc. Last night, my teacher, Sifu...