(published April 10th through my newsletter) The sweetness can be found anywhere... Filling the air these mornings in Joshua Tree... wafting out of the creosote bush in the drizzle. It bursts from the small, yellow flowers that pepper the creosote’s branches. (I recognize it as sweetness, because it tugs up the corners of my mouth.) … Continue reading The Sweetness Can Be Found Anywhere
Blog
The Dilemma Yoga Teachers Now Face… and The Way Through
(published April 3rd through my newsletter) It is a chilly morning in Joshua Tree. The windows of the Scamp are fogged with condensation that’s just starting to glow gold with the rays of the rising sun. Waking up before the sun is one of the happiest practices for me. I don’t set an alarm, I … Continue reading The Dilemma Yoga Teachers Now Face… and The Way Through
Walking Alone Down Long Empty Roads
(published March 27th through my newsletter) When the subject line of this note came to me, I was, in fact, on a walk down a long empty road. But upon hearing it I thought, oh shoot. NO ONE is going to open an email with a subject line like that! C’mon, can I get a … Continue reading Walking Alone Down Long Empty Roads
How Ariel’s Preparing For… Whatever We’re All Preparing For
(published March 13th through my newsletter) It is a seriously apocalyptic feeling day here in the high desert. Usually it’s sunny out. The most extreme weather generally comes in the form of whipping winds. But today there was a big rumbling thunderstorm! It darkened the sky, pelted rain at Scampy, and rocked this little egg … Continue reading How Ariel’s Preparing For… Whatever We’re All Preparing For
What it’s Like Back in NYC After 5 Months in the Desert
(published March 6th through my newsletter) Well, I’m back in New York City for a brief stay - presently up at my mom’s place in Washington Heights. From her living room I can hear the rush of the Westside Highway, and see the gray broth of the Hudson River with a slow line of trucks … Continue reading What it’s Like Back in NYC After 5 Months in the Desert
F the Rest of ‘Em ~ Reduce Your Dependence and Increase Your Abundance
(published February 28th through my newsletter) [In retrospect, this is a strangely auspicious piece to have written in February just before Coronavirus hit] Is it just me or does it seem like people are talking about their environmental fears a lot more these days? Like, with real hopelessness? I hear people saying stuff like, well, … Continue reading F the Rest of ‘Em ~ Reduce Your Dependence and Increase Your Abundance
My Giant Mistake – Ignoring the Green Lights
(published February 21st through my newsletter) This note shares one of the most powerful moments of intuition in my life... and the result of ignoring it. It was a Saturday night in January nine years ago. I was at book club with a bunch of lady friends out in Santa Monica, California. The fun and … Continue reading My Giant Mistake – Ignoring the Green Lights
On Barefoot Hiking and Tracking Intuition
(published February 14th through my newsletter) Every day, since I arrived in the high desert, I do something (or two or three things) that makes my body feel really good. I found a great yoga studio where I’ve been taking class every morning. (Who knew yoga was so wonderful?!) There are also several nearby hikes … Continue reading On Barefoot Hiking and Tracking Intuition
Coyotes, the Sunrise, and Planning for Financial Freedom
(published February 7th through my newsletter) The sun just rose, like a big golden yolk over a pale yellow horizon. Two coyotes are snorting and playing (breakfasting on a desert rat?) off in the shrubs beside the Scamp. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here inside the camper, cross-legged, drinking lemon water and pondering how to help my … Continue reading Coyotes, the Sunrise, and Planning for Financial Freedom
A Lesson on Transitions My Nieces Taught Me Last Summer
(published January 31st through my newsletter) Last summer, before heading out on my trip to the desert, I knew I needed to log some serious family time. Part of this journey is surrendering to the unknown. Part of the giving over to the unknown is not knowing when I'll be back to the east coast, … Continue reading A Lesson on Transitions My Nieces Taught Me Last Summer