my beloved Chestnut-backed Juncos – a clinal variation of the more common Dark-eyed Juncos – have been with me my whole life in these southwest mountains. Namaste Noble Fitness Warriors!Yesterday, while nordic skiing at 8,600′, i came upon a flock of 25+ Wild Turkeys in the snow covered aspen/pondersosa fields. It was an amazing chi […]
Flag’s recent SnowBlessing created all sorts of unique multi-yoga opportunities…here i take fast advantage of some fantastic ice as i attempt a very sketchy first ascent of; “Two Tree Manor Falls” which i tentatively graded WI IV, A3, 5.121b *** RE: DL 3/13 – “There is no such thing as sin, only ignorance” Most Intensely […]
The nature of everything is illusory and ephemeral,Those with dualistic perception regard suffering as happiness, Like they who lick the honey from a razor�s edge. How pitiful are they who cling strongly to concrete reality: Turn your attention within, my heart friends. NYOSHUL KHEN RINPOCHE
“Mountain does not worry…” in the attempt to integrate a spiritual, inner-directed Path many of us Westerners encounter great difficulty in realizing that our perfectionism is of no help – and in fact hinders –the Upward Ascent of our Awakening. below, i use my Taoist Teacher’s wisdom to help a student find some footholds along […]
The Power of Knowing cannot be detached from sweat and stillness. Period. This is a shot of “Red Fox Deck” tonight at the Temple H(om)e of WF. Much of my DL ‘inspiration’ comes from ‘inspiring’ (breathing inward) the tremendous Pran that permeates nights like this one beneath the Sacred Peak. Yet, being INSPIRED to write […]
Compassion is the best protection; it is also, as the great masters of the past have always known, the source of all healing. Suppose you have a disease such as cancer or AIDS. By taking on the sickness of those suffering like you, in addition to your own pain, with a mind full of compassion, […]
The First Affirmation That I Am Having An Appropriate Warrior View:After my EMR (Early Morning Ritual�, a Wholistic Fitness� Online Student Exclusive Practice), i have another; Snow Shoveling. The WF Yogi knows that the mantra, “So Ham” is vital to snyc up with breathing through shoveling snow. Working this mantra will alleviate any lower back […]
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