Autumn Equinox or Mabon is a psychological reset — a time to balance the energies of summer against the energies of winter — life cycling to death. …

perseverance & persistence — Potential does not come to fruition in barren territory — even at the price of blood, sweat and tears. What can be realized or fulfilled in a hostile environment that kills any spark? Every fellow Filipino and freedom fighter accepts this in their core being. …

For those of you who follow us, Sandra Ingerman is a beloved teacher and healer we post about regularly. Recently she mentioned having the most amazing vision about finding our life force. She makes the distinction that life force is different than spirit or soul. …

With the publication and launch of my coloring book, Mandala Cycles, I circle back to the cause and inspiration that led to its creation initially. Within its intricate circular patterns, there are common symbols throughout mandalas. Traditionally, they depict an abstract form of Buddha Mind. Most common sacred symbols are…

Today marks National Heroes Day in the Philippines — a stark reminder of our long history of suffering and revolt against the powers that be — whether foreign colonizers or local overlords. Since the American colonial period the Philippine Legislature enacted Act №3827 on October 28, 1931 — designated every…

Inspired by the resistance storytelling of Arundhati Roy, we cannot help but draw parallels between our countries. Prime Minister Modi and India’s violently divisive history and politics raise the ghost of Marcos — the father and dictator — who birthed and raised our current baby boy heir and president. Roy’s…

We sure are being tested this August — best to harness all the spiritual power and heart centered support we can muster. Can we keep our fiery, knee-jerk reactions in check — especially when triggered? …

Originally published at http://diywellbeing.blogspot.com.

We have had a home away from home in The Colony on Edgewater, New Jersey for going on 15 years now. Like many other pockets of haven wedged between busy city hubs it is being increasingly encroached upon. After six months of quiet introspection in our provincial tropical island, our…