For the last two weeks-ish, I have found myself drawn to the fifth chakra, Visuddha chakra, our commucation center and voice. So much so that my classes this week will revolve around it’s qualities in one way or another. Visuddha chakra has great importance to me. As a child and teen my voice was stolen from me. I say stolen because the person who was my primary caregiver (read: mother) was a narcissist and could not allow anyone else to be of import, even her children. When

I posted this awhile ago but feel it's worth repeating. The google has abandoned me for the moment. I've been trying to find a story/lesson and can't...I'll have to head to the books. In the meantime, here is the essence. Let's say you throw a rock up in the air. Then let's say that as that rock is pulled back down to earth by gravity (as it can do nothing else), it hits you on the head. And, when that rocks hit you on the head, you are totally surprised. WHAT!? Where di

I have done the job of Gran Fondo New York ride leader for three years. Tomorrow morning marks my fourth year in the saddle representing both the organization and the sport of cycling, my third as Head of Group Rides for GFNY. I take both jobs pretty seriously (read: here). I'm always a little nervous the night before/morning of the first group ride. Will it all go off? Will the weather co-operate? Pleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease let no one NOT ride single file in Piermont! Th

Are truth and fact the same? The words are used interchangably but I don't think that is correct. Here's why. Fact is defined this way: an event or thing known to have happened or existed. Facts are irrefutable and quantifiable. Fact: The sun came up this morning. Fact: I just finished a cup of coffee. Fact: The ManBoy doesn't want to go to school. Facts are "known knowns" (Thank you Mr. Rumsfeld). Truth, on the other hand is defined this way: the real facts about something;