We live in the nuttiest culture! The kids, the job, the house, the yard, cleaning, groceries, laundry… the list goes on and on. How much of your day do you spend doing things like this? And what are you thinking about while you’re doing it all??

Ever notice how many people you interact with every day are just going from one thing to the next with their minds churning the whole time?? Here’s what you may be thinking – “Hey! Calm down for a minute. Wake up and notice yourself. …

It’s hot hot hot this summer and I LOVE it!! We don’t use air conditioning in our house because I like to have the doors and windows open. Shut up all winter is enough, and there’s a hidden benefit to being too hot. I can’t DO as many things as I might otherwise. I’m usually full of energy and can fill up a day with plenty to DO, but not when it’s this hot.

It took a while to get used to just taking it easy. I like to be …

Have you heard of Breathplay?? Do you use it, and if so, are you impressed by the results??

It’s a breathing method developed by Ian Jackson to improve the riding performance of cyclists. I listened to a short podcast about it and, being the expert meditative breather that I am, ahem, I thought it sounded plausible.

Essentialy, you do all the work on the outbreath and relax on the inbreath. Ok, not so astounding, but you do it to a certain rhythm, and the outbreath is always longer …

NineTomatoes’ wall-hangings came to life when a good friend asked if I could do some mandalas in chakra colors. That’s all it took. Voilà! They hang everywhere now, including many rooms in my house.

If you happen to be at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, you’ll find these wall-hangings available in their beautiful store.

Do you do yoga? I do some simple poses that have a powerful effect on my energy. Here’s how some of them look to me.

I recently had a request for a smaller version of the …

I get a lot of feedback from people who wear my tee-shirts. Most of them say something like: “This’ll sound weird, but I feel good when I wear this shirt. Isn’t that strange?!” “No,” I say, “not at all. Thanks for telling me, I love to hear it!”

It took me the longest time to get interested in Facebook. I had an account there for ages before I finally jumped in. I laugh at myself now! All the fears people have about being seen, or saying something out loud… like the whole world is going to notice you at once! Well, everyone knows that doesn’t happen, at least not right away. It takes time and heart to build authentic relationships. It’s about real connections and conversations – not posts about what you’re selling or why you’re the …

Looking for a quick shift? Follow the lines in the image to the left and let your mind get lost. It’ll stop trying to feed you thoughts and relax into allowing your heart to drive for a while. When you start your day with a gift like that, it radiates to everyone you come in contact with. What a great feeling!

Look around to see more images, find what works for you.

It’s all Entertainment for Your Third Eye!

Full moon tomorrow, Uranus shifting position, and manifestations of fast-paced energy everywhere I look! In the last week, I’ve seen or heard about several car/bus accidents, people breaking arms and legs, equipment not working, snippy interactions, illnesses and deaths, and the list goes on. From a certain perspective, these shifts are fascinating! As the Earth transforms, everyone, on some level, is facing uncertainty. And that tends to trigger our need to control our lives.

But here’s the treasure!

There really is freedom in letting go – of control, of limits, barriers, …

Lots of people talk about meditation these days, and there are plenty of myths and superstitions around the process. All I have to do is say the word, and I get the instant shaking of the head and the “oh, I don’t have the patience for that!” response. Usually comes from the very people who would benefit the most! But I think it’s just because they think it’s hard or takes a lot of time.

Really all you have to do is sit there and breathe. The rest just happens …

Everyone knows that creative expression leads to grand epiphanies and positive life changes. Creating art helps us feel passionate and excited about our lives, and when we feel that way, we’re open to change. Despite this wonderful notion, most of us believe we don’t have a creative bone in our bodies! For instance, I recently spoke with an exercise instructor who spent ten minutes assuring me that everyone else in her family is artistic but her. When she finished, I suggested that, in fact, she IS an artist, moving her …