Seeds are a useful metaphor for understanding the relationship between our present actions and future outcomes - including the concept of 'karma' in Yoga philosophy. Every thought, word or deed is a seed – it sprouts a consequence for ourselves and often others. Some of those seeds eventually bear fruit, shaping our lives and those of us around us.

Last night was Songs of Devotion with heart2heart, one of my very favorite studio events. As we sang songs of hope and longing and spirit together in community, I felt deeply connected and full of love. Within the sheltering walls of our little cottage, you are invited to loosen your grip on the external world for just a little while. Like so many places, families, and communities that quietly nourish the human soul, we will continue to hold space for kindness and safety.

As the chill of winter begins to wane and the first signs of spring emerge, the Celtic festival of Imbolc offers a time for renewal, reflection, and hope. Observed traditionally on February 1st or 2nd, Imbolc marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, a celebration of the stirring of life beneath the surface of the earth.