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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 1: Coming Home with self-care
Today we enjoyed four hours at 7 Healing Stars together, getting massage, dancing, meditating, doing yoga, drinking tea and sharing a healing and sacred space. It was a truly beautiful experience to share with others, and I wanted to extend…
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…
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Winter 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 MoreWinter Retreat Day 4: Fierce Self-Love & Compassion
Today’s offering comes from my dear spiritual mentor and friend on the path of awakening, Aditi Devi Ma. She has been contributing her teachings to our retreat since it began four years ago, and also teaches in the Denver/Boulder area….
Read MoreSpring Cleanse starts TOMORROW! Here are some tools to get ready
Spring Cleanse 2016: Body, Speech & Mind is shaping up to be the most holistic cleanse we’ve had here at the Homestead ever. Ironic, I know. But the emphasis is usually on cleansing just the body – eschewing certain foods,…
Read MoreNaturally Nourished in Nederland
The peak to peak community has a new member – you’ve probably seen her bright smile at the Community Center volunteering at the food pantry, or at the Peak to Peak Counseling table during the Holiday Health and Human Services…
Read MoreWinter Retreat Day 5: Healing Vibrations
practice for Thursday, February 27 Today’s practice is inspired by a wonderful healer, mentor and author of Vitality!, Dr. Kathleen Fry. I recently asked Dr. Kathleen Fry to share her experience with healing and spirituality: “Singing is such a healing…
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