Harmony Amongst Uncertainty

A sunset with clouds in the sky over a desert.

What provides stable inner peace even with a pandemic unfolding? Self and nature to name two. Interesting that it is a virus challenging breathing when we need to slow and deepen our breath when stressed. Interesting that it requires isolation when inner stillness and meditation are go to actions to reduce stress and illness. A…

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Living A Wheel Instead Of A Circle

A close up of the top of a cactus

  Why a wheel instead of a circle? The wheel feels dynamic and full of life. The circle feels linear and more narrow. In riding a horse, the principles are taught to ride from a circle of aids, (seat, legs, and hands.) The application of the aids is how we communicate with the horse, but…

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Voices From The Animal Kingdom

A tiger standing in the water near some grass.

  Wonderful discovery of a messenger from the animal world! Thank you Sandra! My spiritual path has led me to many of these teachings, but how lovely to hear it from the other beings in the animal kingdom!!   Here is one of the blogs, but I found all of them to be delightful. Take…

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School ASES & Selfseeds Fitness

A group of people playing volleyball in an empty parking lot.

    What fun to see how enthusiastic, young, capable people interpret the topic fitness. Thank you Thomas Jefferson Middle School ASES Photography class for helping create the digital Selfseeds Fitness. Jorge, the class teacher, is generous and supportive of the creative development. At the middle school age, a person could take health and fitness…

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Selfseeds Through The Eyes of Any Animal

A horse standing in the middle of an empty field.

Traveling and seeing different animals, under varied conditions, and with diverse cultures is an educational program in itself. What do all animals have to teach us? Awareness, stillness, state of presence, and more from the inner frontier. It is a shame that their more simplistic living style gets them labeled as less intelligent. We have…

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School ASES & Selfseeds Nutrition

Three white cups with salad in them on a counter.

  The weekly goal was choosing a selfseed and making a digital interpretation . One afternoon was focused on developing a plan of action. A second afternoon was busy creating photos/videos. The mission was learning about key ingredients for a healthy lifestyle while having creative fun!!   What a joy to work with the ASES…

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Stillness in India

An elephant with a red blanket on it's back

What a remarkable country to practice stillness. I came here 8 years ago looking for answers to the basic oneness of human nature, life, and the possibility of inner peace. Significant answers have been answered, but the practice is in daily life. The irony of India is that it is not still or quiet. One…

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Textures Everywhere

A close up of leaves on the ground

The joy of textures. Sensing, seeing, hearing, feeling, and more. Start with one for Selfseeds Personalize 5.                                        

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Soul Dance

A man doing a split in the air.

  Man can never make the soul dance, but he can make himself a fit instrument for the expression of his soul.  HIK  

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A Vision Starts As A Seed.

A boat is in the water near a building.

A vision starts as a seed. I have walked on the Mumbai beaches. Thank you for being an advocate for the health and wellness of the waterways in India.   PS: It’s almost time to vote for the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year! Be sure to brief yourself on all the wonderful people we’ve…

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