Downsizing

I have been hearing the word Downsizing quite frequently these days. It is the result of and reaction to the tumultuous economic times in which we live. I suspect that what comes to mind for most people when they hear the word is the corporate type, lost revenues, workers laid-off. What I am more aware… Continue reading Downsizing

Aparigraha

A few weeks ago, my yoga teacher introduced a word to our class, Aparigraha. It is a sanskrit word that means non-possesiveness or non-clinging. It is also one of Yamas or Codes of Restraint which you could liken to the commandment thou shalt not covet. Aparigraha adds another dimension to the concept of not-coveting which… Continue reading Aparigraha

Changes

According to the Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, February 4, 2012 commenced the year of the Water Dragon. The Water Dragon is an auspicious symbol that portends a year of great changes.