by Julia Carpenter | Sep 1, 2022 | Anxiety Relief, Change & Transition, Compassion, Health, Letting Go, Self-care
I’ve been having to reset all of my expectations for myself since having Covid. I am guessing you might be able to relate, since we are now two and a half years into the Covid pandemic, and so many of us have gotten sick. I normally meditate in Sukhasana, or easy...
by Julia Carpenter | Jul 14, 2022 | Compassion, Gratitude, Kindness
I find yoga helpful as I navigate life. The Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali lists guideposts to follow to lead a decent life and achieve self-realization. Within this text, 8 limbs of yoga are described, and among them is a set of ethical disciplines, or yamas. The first...
by Julia Carpenter | Mar 3, 2022 | Compassion, Fighting Depression, Hope, Inner Strength, Kindness, Resilience, Stress Relief
I need to acknowledge that a lot is happening in the world right now. The invasion of Ukraine, Famine (and more) in Afghanistan, the changing status of the world Pandemic, all that plus whatever you are dealing with directly in your daily life. Any one of these...
by Julia Carpenter | Jul 8, 2021 | Compassion
I have had more human interactions lately. I’ve been dipping my toes into the water – slowly getting used to being around people again. Eventually, I may jump in the pool, and be around a lot of people all at once, but I’m not there yet. How about you? Do...
by Julia Carpenter | Oct 21, 2020 | Compassion
The word “karuna” in Sanskrit translates to “compassion” in English. The idea of Karuna is used in Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Karuna is to do something to alleviate the suffering of others. It is a selfless compassion, where nothing...