Tag Archives: Anthony de Mello

Perfect Meal Attachment

 — A little break from yoga blogging since I’ve had a recent revelation (and a recent cold) Living a life free of attachments for me means giving up the idea that everyone must enjoy all of the family meals I … Continue reading

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August Simplicity

It’s a whole new month, so time to shake up the blog again.   August will be 30 days of simplicity. (I’m starting on Aug. 2, hence the 30 days). A friend of mine inspired me to pick up Walden again.  … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning — the theme for May

 I’m currently reading The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin and recently came across a chapter featuring voluntary poverty. Poverty certainly isn’t appealing as a concept, but experiencing freedom from the drag of possessions seems like an excellent … Continue reading

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What do you want to eat?

This is a question that seems so simple yet is usually terribly difficult for me to answer. I’m currently reading the book Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.  So far so good!  After years of worrying about what I’m eating … Continue reading

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Fat Tuesday is behind us, and Lent is on

 I have somehow lived 36 years without participating in the Fat Tuesday pancake tradition. As a lover of any sort of sweet bread with maple syrup, how did I miss this? Pancakes aside, I always get excited about the idea … Continue reading

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