“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” — Christopher Germer
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“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” — Christopher Germer
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Looking to try out a new vegan recipe to warm you up this fall? Check out these hearty Vegetable Bean Pot Pies from the cookbook “The First Mess” by Laura Wright! Instead of the traditional pastry crust, this recipe substitutes in thinly sliced potatoes as the topping, which makes this recipe a little easier to make, but just as tasty to eat! […]
Some definitions of the word “retreat” by Merriam-Webster:
- an act or process of withdrawing
- a place of privacy or safety : REFUGE
Here’s a playlist that I put together for my Friday noon Jivamukti class.
Play it while you practice yoga, prepare for Thanksgiving festivities
or simply to start your day with an attitude of gratitude!
Thanks to Anick from Le Verger de Hudson, we discovered this new, amazing vegan cookbook by Laura Wright, full of great recipes for the fall, and particularly for Thanksgiving! […]
“Silence isn’t just the absence of speaking, it’s the absence of thinking.” - Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati […]
This delicious salad was part of our bountiful meal at our Hudson Harvest Retreat to the Verger de Hudson this year. […]
Je tiens à remercier tous ceux présents à mon lancement d’Invincible le 8 septembre. La journée fût magique. Merci à tous les gens qui se sont déplacés pour venir entendre les douces mélodies de mon album et aux musiciens incroyables qui m’ont accompagné.
Voici quelques photos de l’évènement prises par Vicky Métayer/photographe […]
This summer I was lucky enough to go to Seoul, South Korea, for one of my PhD projects. I was looking forward to work with the research there, and also to explore South Korea. One week in Seoul and I was already aching to be in nature, and this was my chosen destination: tucked in the middle of two mountains was Guinsa, a fairly recent temple from the early 20th century, dating back to 1945, and epicentre to the Cheontae school of Korean Buddhism. […]
On a recent flight back from Guadaloupe island I watched the Sharkwater Extinction documentary. I had seen the first Sharkwater movie years ago and was deeply moved by it. The creator of the 2 movies, Rob Stewart, was Canadian and around my age. Through his passion and love of sharks (and a lot of hard work), he was able to make a huge difference in shark conservation and in the banning of shark finning. He explored the human/shark relationship, the fear of sharks, and the huge impact that shark hunting is having on our ecosystems. What I love about his films is that he shows the beauty, curiosity and playfulness of sharks. He reminds us of our connection to these incredible animals, and then he exposes what is happening to them. He shows us how human greed is affecting our planet, and also how we can make a difference. […]