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Letter to A Friend
Friend, I do hope all is well. I hope that you recognize the light that you are, the force within you. I hope the love for yourself continues to grow and flourish; overtaking your spirit like a volcano of tulips, daisies, and lavender. I pray that your curiosity never...
Why Are You Naked?
People find it curious as to why I find peace and strength in nudity. My friends are always so confused and they quickly squeal in embarrassment when I suggest that we go to a natural pool in the mountains to skinny dip, or I tell them stories about a time I went...
Lord of The Dance
The fervent cosmic dancer, Nataraja, is a form of Shiva known as the ‘Lord of The Dance’. This yoga position is to uplift, energize, encourage movement, and the strength required to dance the dance of life. It is this position that represents all flow, rhythm,...
A Journal – 2020
The year was over, or the year had just begun rather. I stood at the edge of the island watching the smoke clear from the spectacular bursts of light, color, and sound. Oh, how in awe of fireworks I am. Trying to replay the memory in my mind as if to cement it there...
End Of A Decade
This pose is named after Virabhadra, a fearless warrior who defeated his enemies with a thousand arms. His one true enemy was Daksha, the Ego. During battle Virabhadra beheads Daksha, reminding us that we are only human in continuous evolution. Always changing, always...
A Holiday in Paris
It's nearly Christmas and I'm here in the city of lights, Paris, France. My new apartment finally has a bed, appliances in the kitchen, and a desk at which I sit to write this. Slowly, Paris becomes home. I know a few metro routes. People ask me for directions and...
Mental Revolution
A revolution begins because something needs to change. Your way of life is no longer feasible to produce the lifestyle, mental strength, or relationships you desire. Small things, such as allowing negative thoughts to fester, begin as a speck of dust. Investing your...
Tori Has Moved to Paris
It's been difficult to bring myself to write this post, to find the right words to really express what I'm feeling or to fully understand what I'm feeling at all. The headline is, "Tori has moved to Paris." In a very short time, I have had multiple conversations, many...
Chin Up Buttercup
We've all heard it before. Not everyone is going to understand or support your vision. People will spit poison with their words. Smile in your face then speak down on what you're trying to accomplish It's natural that in moments of weakness you begin to doubt. You let...
Changes
With the change of seasons comes spiritual growth. It's natural for people to feel fear as things begin to shift in their life. Fear of uncertainty and the unknown. We like to have a sense of control over our lives and when life wobbles in the imbalances of change we...
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