Intention: openness. Openness. To me, this implies peeling off many layers of reactivity and past conditioning, and inviting whatever experiences life may confront me with. I am reminded of a quotation I read recently by Geneen Roth: “Feelings are in the body, reactions are in the head; a reaction is the mental deduction of a … More Travels, Day 4: Yangon Pagodas
Intention: digest food and experiences with ease. In situations where I have a choice, how can I support myself by choosing nourishment — both experiences, and physical nutrients — that is a pleasure for my body and brain and spirit to digest? In situations where I feel discomfort or resistance when attempting to assimilate either … More Travels, Day 3: Yangon Independence Day
Intention: be gentle, with self and others. What does gentleness feel like to you? How will you practice this with yourself, with your loved ones, and perhaps most importantly, with those who challenge and inflame you? They, too, deserve the generosity of gentle words, actions, and thoughts. Highlights: Sunrise over Sumidagawa River, with breakfast bento … More Travels, Day 2: Tokyo to Yangon
Intention: safe and smooth sojourns. How will you find moments for respite, for deep breaths, for comfort, on your sojourns today? How will you create safe spaces and environments for yourself and others? Highlights: Mama and I getting our own rows on the SEA->TOK flight The adorable first bento meal on the plane: potato salad, … More Traveling, Day 1: Asakusa
Generosity can look like a lot of different things. Heck, the world itself can look like a lot of different things! I became acutely aware of both of the above when zipping up my suitcase in Portland, and making the long trek to Myanmar. It was the furthest I’ve ever been from home — a … More A New Chapter of Generosity
Anyone who’s seen Jackie walk onto a stage knows he’s special, immediately. He is an absolutely mesmerizing performer, from that first eager stride and crinkled-eye smile, to his exultant and triumphant final chord where he often, as his sister lovingly coins it, “goes airborne.” Jackie’s been sitting on my list of people to chronicle for … More Star Spotlight 31: Jackie
Charismatic. That’s the one word that best encapsulates this guy, in my mind. I have gotten to know Hector over the past 3 years, while he’s been in a relationship with my sister Clara. And it’s true, part of why Hector means so much to me is because he means so much to her; I have … More Star Spotlight 30: Hector
My friend Mel is a miracle. I knew I was going to like Mel from the moment I met her. This was surprising to me, as Mel isn’t necessarily the type of person that I’d generally gravitate toward. But Mel has a magnetic pull that to me is distinctive, compelling, intriguing, and irresistible. She has … More Star Spotlight 29: Mel
I really, really, really admire Lyla. First of all, I think she’s absolutely beautiful. Yeah, part of this is physical, but most of it is what radiates from her heart center. I haven’t explored around in her inner terrain, but I’m convinced there’s a stunning landscape full of iridescent colors, textures, and tinsel and blinky … More Star Spotlight 28: Lyla
Ari. Wow. What a man. I feel a strong kinship with Ari. We are both born under an Aries sun, which grants each of us a fierce and fiery side. However, it’s not just this fire that we share — it’s also a connected and soulful sense of being; a playfulness and generosity; a deep … More Star Spotlight 27: Ari
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