Mind-rolling with Ragu Marx – EP. 609 – Bhakti-Budddhist lineage: The story of Ram Das and Maharaj Zi with Robert Thurman and Nina Rao
Recorded live at the 2025 Summer Mountain Retreat, the home-style chat features chats with Ragu Marcus, Nina Rao and Robert Thurman explores the lineage of Lambdas and Maharajijiji’s baktibaddists. Join the 2025 Lambda Thread Legacy this December and open up your heart with a Paradise Retreat in Maui! This time on Mindrolling, Raghu, Nina, and […]
Talk about God’s yoga with Peter McWen
Host Michael Taft talks with meditation coach Peter McWen about the dedication in meditation practice, the need for unfounded stability, the ontological status of the gods, the general practice of failure, the way in which intangible panic is handled, the magical procession, and the enduring power and beauty of divine yoga in the Vajarayana tradition. […]
Books and cats
It was lovely to receive this photo the other day. This is Mara, one of the people who wrote support for my upcoming book, The Heart’s Awakening. The cat in the background is Cleo. This book won’t be released until October 14th, but I didn’t even know it existed in physical form! I look forward […]
These thick haircuts quickly change fine hair
Fact: We all want sweet hair. Whether it’s pin straight or naturally curls, it doesn’t deny the appeal of the volume. First of all, the body adds movement and hair, usually equivalent to healthy hair. However, for people with thin hair, achieving a resilient, voluminous style is not as easy as spritzing with a voluminous […]
8.29 Friday Favorites
Hello friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We head to San Diego and I.Can’t.Wait. Ready to have a great time with Kleiger Fam and Vitamin Sea. They are also ready to escape cool weather and the Tucson burnt oven. Have a relaxing and having a wonderful weekend. Labor Day weekend is here and […]
This gel cleanser helps your oily skin make-up last longer
As someone with skin combinations, rotation requires several different cleansers. In the summer, it’s a little more oily and gel cleanser is always within reach. Tatcha’s The Matcha Cleanse ($40) is something I’ve been testing recently. I’m a huge fan of the brand’s rice wash and wanted to try this formula too. Cleanser is the […]
From Loss to Hope: How I Find Joy Again
“Even when we fall, we will rise again. Be a little smarter, a little brave, and a better story.” ~Jessica W. Bowman The phone arrived like a quiet explosion, crushing regular ham on Tuesday morning. My uncle suddenly disappeared unexpectedly. After a few months, my mother continued, even when the raw edge of that loss […]
Formal and informal mindfulness: two ways to practice
In this two-minute video, meditation teacher Christian Wolf explains what “formal” and “unofficial” mean when it comes to mindfulness. If you’ve heard the term “formal mindfulness” or “unofficial mindfulness,” you might have been left scratching your head. Isn’t mindfulness just mindfulness? Yes, that’s right – it still allows you to refer to different types of […]
Publisher Weekly chooses gardens in Texas
August 29, 2025 We look forward to Publishers Weekly, a leading Book Industry Magazine, publishes a fantastic article in Gardens of Texas and sharing the spotlight of “exquisite” photos, “creative projects to try at home,” and the featured gardener’s “passionate resolve.” “It’s a fascinating tour of thriving Texas green spaces,” they write. It’ll be released […]
When stress fuel collides: What are you missing?
You are at a team meeting about new product launches and things start to get messy. The group believes speed is the most important thing. “Let’s get out there and fix it later.” The other half declares quality. “If I don’t get it now, I’ll regret it.” The voices grow louder, people move to their […]