Monthly Archives: October 2019

Mindfulness in the garden

Posted on October 19, 2019 by stillalife

Yesterday, I attended a class called Mindfulness in the Garden: Autumn Awakening.  In this ninety-minute outdoor program, about twenty of us engaged in heavy breathing, teasing our senses and Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku in Japanese).  Sound risqué? Not with a temperature … Continue reading →

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The thrill of finding your ancestral roots

Posted on October 11, 2019 by stillalife

Recently a friend posted on Facebook — in all caps — her excitement of learning that her ancestors came from Northern Nigeria and that she was a “full Fulani woman. I found my home. My heart is full.” In response, … Continue reading →

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