Poems by Sudha Soleil (aka Theota Makortoff) So many words, Too much talk, Now let’s try silence Silence speaks of feeling, seeing, listening and sharing the air. Remember Understand Surrender Encourage gratitude Courage shimmers beneath Pure present is eternity Pray…
Hello everyone, Time seems to have speeded up (must have something to do with aging), and it is now November, and most definitely fall. The long dry period has ended and all the plants and trees are happily soaking up…
The recent passing of our longtime friend, Ravindra, has led me to reflect on the preciousness of the connection we shared over many years. As I age, I am more and more aware of all the people I know who…
Particularly in the northern latitudes where daylight can be as little as 6-8 hours during the winter months, the darkening days can often pose a challenge to our peace of mind. Then when the sky is cloudy, the wind whips…
I was that kid who always had the questions, “what if I’m just dreaming, and I wonder what it’s going to be like when I wake up” running through my head. I would often question my friends, who would look…
Kapotasana, or Pigeon pose, is one of my favourite poses. I love how it opens my hips, grounds my body, and calms my mind. Like other seated poses and forward bends, it is particularly useful at this time of year…
On behalf of Dharma Sara, I would like to acknowledge the recent passing of our satsang brother, Ravindra (Theo) Lefterys. Ravindra was a longtime student of Babaji’s and a lifetime member of Dharma Sara Satsang society. He was one of…
Hello everyone, Autumn, the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” (from ‘Ode to Autumn’ by John Keats) has arrived in its gentle beauty. This is the month of Canadian Thanksgiving, a time for all of us to join in gratitude…
What is it you want? If you got the thing you want, what would that give you? How would you feel – relaxed? peaceful? happy? Maybe that’s what you really want, and the thing you’re hoping for is just a…
Ayurveda has always stressed the importance of serving freshly cooked meals, using fresh ingredients, and cooking with a sense that we are feeding the divine within ourselves. To have the means and the skills to feed ourselves is such a…