Full Bloomed Lotus Center for Self Awareness

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

Today we passed shops selling images of Hindu deities, and admired the skills of their sculptors. In ancient temples we have been seeing these same forms carved into stone — some still intact, others bearing the marks of time and history.
Many misunderstand Hinduism as polytheistic. In truth, it points toward one underlying consciousness, expressed through many forms and energies. The gods and goddesses are not separate beings competing for worship — they are symbolic doorways into different qualities of the One: compassion, courage, wisdom, creativity, protection, and so on.

01/30/2026

Today in Abhaneri, we stood before thousand-year-old carvings that tell stories from Hindu mythology. This one depicts the fearless Goddess Durga (with her eight hands) slaying the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura, in the battle between good and evil.
I have long been inspired by this story and its symbolism, which I wrote about in The Yoga of Self-Love.
Mahishasura represents fear in its many disguises. Durga represents the fierce, loving clarity within us that refuses to turn away.
This is not mythology.
This is inner work.

01/28/2026

This sacred symbol sits upon the bell at the Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan, 600 years old, that we visited today. Jain mantras are carved onto this grand bell. 💛
The upward-pointing triangle represents masculine energy.
The downward-pointing triangle represents feminine energy,
a symbol of balance and union. Just like the Star of David. Such a powerful reminder that different traditions are really pointing to the same truth: wholeness, harmony, and love.
Travel like this changes you. In the best way. Which is the reason I love leading such groups. An enjoyable path to inner growth.✨

01/05/2026

Meditation is not an escape from tough times. It is an exercise in accessing our inner peace and wisdom, so that we may be present more powerfully and respond more intentionally.
Classes will be on Zoom and recorded, so you can catch up and stay the course. Coming together as a group, we can learn and support each other through these times.

12/31/2025

May all beings find peace, joy and love this year! Join us for a short reflection and meditation tomorrow on Zoom. Details on our website. 💜

11/25/2025

Our paths and purpose may look different, but gratitude is the thread that brings fulfillment to every aspiration and every life. Today and all through the year, let’s embrace gratitude as a spiritual practice. ,
Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡

11/16/2025

On a break and traveling thru NOLA this weekend. Came across this fun definition of Faith and had to share!😅

11/06/2025

It is said that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
But what if real strength isn’t about pushing harder on the outside but opening up to our true potential from within?

When life feels uncertain, a Manifestation Mindset helps us stay curious, receptive, and in harmony with the greater flow.

Join me for 21 days (Zoom only) of cultivating openness, trust, and creative alignment—a journey to co-create with the universe and invite new possibilities to unfold. 🌿

10/28/2025

The retreat is over… but the real practice begins.
I see death also as a kind of retreat—where we rest, meet soul friends, and return to life, renewed, and ready to live the wisdom.
What promises did you make to yourself before you got here?
How have you honored them?
Think about it. Let me know if you can! ❤️❤️