After listening to this interview with author George Saunders, the concept of kindness has been on my mind. We all know that being kind & experiencing kindness from others, is one of the simplest pleasures in life.
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How are you doing out there? I know for myself, and from chatting with friends, it feels like people have hit a bit of a ‘covid life’ wall.
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02.05.21
Rocks are a visual reminder of the vastness & power of time. As objects of contemplation they represent qualities we seek to nurture in ourselves such as endurance & patience.
01.28.21
Hi from us, Emily & Fred, founders & creators of Bodha.
If you know us already - happy (belated) New Year, and if you’re new - welcome!
Do you ever have a word that defines your week, month or year? Reflecting on our 2020 so far, our word is refinement.
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One of the most amazing human qualities is our ability to foster creation from destruction. 'In a time of destruction, create something.' - Maxine Kingston
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This year has us all reflecting on what we truly need to be happy or, in more economic terms, our 'higher needs'.
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As Nigel Slater said 'life is full of small rituals & never more so than in my kitchen.' For me, the ritual of making his lemon asparagus risotto is something I turn to over & over when I need a little tenderness.
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Like all of you I'm more concerned with lung health at the moment so I wanted to share some ways to keep the air in your home as clean as possible.
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If you've been feeling nostalgic lately you're not alone. The more uncertain things feel in our lives the more likely we are to experience nostalgia.
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Tenderness - are you feeling tender? In need of a little tenderness?
After everything that's happened this year, and who knows what on the horizon, tenderness is the practice that just might help us through.
We all love to travel but what about travel as pilgrimage? Stepping outside of time & daily life and going to an unknown place in search of new or expanded meaning? This is the definition of a pilgrimage, a journey in, rather than a journey to.
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What has changed for you since the coronavirus pandemic began? Maybe change has been forced on you with the loss of a loved one or job, or maybe you're choosing to make some changes yourself.
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Acknowledging reality as it is can be uncomfortable - things are bad, really bad, there are no quick solutions - and maybe this difficult place is where we have to live for a while.
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We find ourselves in a moment of transition, a crossing of physical & symbolic thresholds as we face the new pandemic of coronavirus & the old pandemic of racism.
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What helps you find a sense of calm these days? Whatever it is it's probably different from your partner, friend or parent. That's because what you need to feel safe is unique, depending on your life experiences & relationship with yourself.
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What little thing of beauty do you keep in your mind for those harder days? Do you have a song, a memory or a ritual? Something you keep close to your heart, a garden of favorite things you can return to over and over?
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Rituals are any small act done with awareness & intention. They help cultivate our inner world by creating a sense of ceremony & appreciation for everyday. And when combined with a sensory element, such as scent, they form touchstones of calm in our subconscious.
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We're in an unprecedented moment, a time we'll look back on for many years to come. Anything that can help you reflect on how you're feeling and maybe even find some moments of clarity & inspiration amongst it all is a gift.
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Experts across all sorts of fields are sharing their knowledge & wisdom right now, so if you have the time & the inclination here's some things to learn & experience from the comfort of your home.
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