One of the least celebrated spiritual values in modern life is restraint. It is quieter than courage, less glamorous than ambition, and far less rewarded than constant consumption. Yet in an age shaped by instant gratification and overindulgence, restraint may be one of the most necessary practices for the health of the soul, the body, and the world we share.
Read MoreAs we enter the week of the summer solstice, when we receive the most daylight all year, we are called by nature to presence this moment on the planet as a time of intense heat, activity and growth. The season of summer relates to the element of fire in the indigenous medicine wheel of life. The warmth of the sun is not only helping us to grow food, but spurring activity. It is time when many of us are leveraging the good weather to come together more in community.
Read MoreHow can we overcome the afflictions of the mind that get in the way of our contentment? First, we must understand what the obstacles are, get to know how they effect us and find the self-discipline to improve ourselves, realizing that what we cannot change we must let go of.
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