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When meditation is NOT good for you
Meditation is not what you think, or don’t think. Sitting quietly and listening deeply allows for the benefits of meditation to arise naturally, without having to try so hard.
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 3: Closing our retreat with a smile
Our article for the final day of our retreat today is from a dear, and long-time friend of mine, and frequent contributor to The Holistic Homestead: Aditi Devi, PhD. Aditi had been traveling and studying Goddess traditions in Asia for…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 2: No Better Place
When I asked Hoag Holmgren, Zen Buddhist teacher and author of the new Zen primer No Better Place, what it means to truly “come home”, he sent me a copy of his new book. I found in it’s pages pithy…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to truly “Come Home”?
“True refuge is that which allows us to be at home, at peace, to discover true happiness…Ultimately, it’s our own true nature.” – Tara Brach, True Refuge Confession: I set the theme of our annual retreats by meditating on what…
Read MoreAnnouncing Winter Retreat 2019: Coming Home
Come home to your true self this February with The Holistic Homestead! Every winter we draw our energy inward, taking advantage of the slow and quiet time of the year to sip our tea and watch the snow fall. Even…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 4: the dynamic spirit
Dear Friends, I wanted to share an excerpt from our retreat this year, as an offering of peace and love to the world. We started with diving deeply into the ocean of intention from which our loving kindness and compassion…
Read MoreLeaning-in to your Sacred Space
It’s already Thursday, February 15th, and our retreat begins on Sunday! Are you ready? Here are some ideas to inspire and prepare – and if you haven’t already – register now for our 5th annual Winter Retreat by clicking here!…
Read MoreAnnouncing winter retreat 2016!
The annual online winter retreat is our most popular event of the year. Last year we had almost 50 people participating – meditating, contemplating, praying, and practicing a deeper spiritual commitment. This event is non-denominational, and will feature the guidance…
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