Meditation to enter the flow of sensations

This week, Toby Sola guides us through practices to hone our attention and harness the effervescent pleasures of flow conditions. You may have heard of “nonpersity” as an important theme in meditation practice. In this guided practice, Toby Sora introduces the ease of flow conditions with two simple but deep techniques. You will notice changes […]
Mind Wisdom with Jack Cornfield – ep. 303 – The nature of the mind: practice and perspective for inner freedom

Jack Cornfield explores the nature of the mind and offers playful practices and deep perspectives to reveal our true home of freedom, compassion and comfort. Today’s podcasts are brought to you by Betterhelp. Try online therapy at Betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and head down the path to becoming your best self. “If we don’t know the nature of […]
How to build a chicken coop for 20 chickens?

Building your own chicken coop isn’t affordable, but it’s a fun and rewarding experience for first-time chicken owners. The internet is full of different chicken coop ideas, but it is important to have a solid plan for building a chicken coop. Pre-planning including assessing available space, selecting the right ingredients, and setting boundaries ensures that […]
What makes a better story? (Why did you choose rain?)

“Twenty years from now, you’ll be even more disappointed in what you didn’t do than what you did.” ~Mark Twain Let me set the scene. It’s a fierce summer day in Miami. The kind of humidity hugs you tighter than you at a high school reunion, and the air makes you feel like you’re swimming […]
Fast and healthy breakfast ideas for school

Is your child tired of cold cereals for breakfast? I’m covered in quick and healthy breakfast ideas that keep them energized for a day at school. Weekday mornings can be a challenge to get everyone to eat their doors on time! It’s not easy to try and prepare for the day while simultaneously setting up […]
When you get lost: How disorientation can lead to your life purpose

There are times when we stop life from making sense. One day, you’re cruise with it the next day – it seems your inner Google Maps say “Recalculation…”. You may wonder what you’re doing in life, but why do you feel like everyone else is moving forward while I’m just… buffering? A long breath will […]
Front and back: Few fences and more flowers in Melissa Goldstein’s Brooklyn backyard

This week we will revisit some of our favourite stories about gardening in New York City. Growing big apple plants comes with challenges – yards tend to be small and shaded, and privacy is rare, but if you have patience, these city gardens can create a great magic. Look… “I’ve always wanted a garden,” says […]