by joree rose | Jan 8, 2019 | Blog
The first time I did a heart-opener, I burst into tears. I was at Esalen, which is a spiritual retreat center in Big Sur, and it literally is, hands-down, my most favorite place on earth. Nestled into an expansive property overlooking picturesque cliffs of the Pacific...
by joree rose | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog
One of my most favorite mindfulness practices is lovingkindness practice. In traditional Buddhist practice, this is called metta. It is the practice of extending well-wishes and thoughts of kindness to others. When thinking about sending out love, you might only think...
by joree rose | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog
Our lives are so busy and we attempt to do it all! We are constantly in a juggling act between school, homework, jobs, family, friends, relationships, exercise, and personal time. Sometimes we are successful in getting through many items on our to-do list, however,...
by joree rose | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog
What are you holding on to, that is no longer serving you, but you aren’t able to let go of? It is so easy to get stuck in habits and patterns that keep you held to the past, mistakes, shame, old relationships, or stories that no longer apply. There are many reasons...
by joree rose | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog
There are numerous benefits to beginning and maintaining a gratitude practice. Even though it can feel like gratitude is just a “feel-good” sort of thing, it actually has many proven benefits that can have lasting effects on not only your mood, but your overall...