I am truly a fan of Bikram Yoga. It is the only thing that has really made a difference with arthritis pain and aches from old sports injury.
This video is a great introduction to Bikram Yoga, it’s history and how it works.
I’m rolling out my new line of Eco Friendly Yoga Pose Tote Bags throughout the Month of October. Check out our store for more details!
I had the privilege of attending a Kirtan led by Snatam Kaur at the Omega Institute back in 2005. I came across one of her albums the other day and listened. Her songs moved me just like they did that magical night.
She truly has a gift.
I’m currently hard at work designing new tote bags based on yoga silhouettes. They have been so fun to make! Best of all, the tote bags will be made of organic cotton. Woo hoo! One more step towards sustainability! 
I had an opportunity to see a wonderful movie called “The Shift” by Dr. Wayne Dyer.
Let me preface with a story: A few years ago I was working a conference in NYC for a large retreat center and was positioned to support Dr. Dyer during a book signing. I had never heard of him, but he seemed like a really cool person when I met him. Little did I know the mob of people that lined up for a signed book thought he was exceptionally cool. I at the tender age of 20, panicked as the mob closed in around us and I began pushing back on people so they would line up. Dr. Dyer intervened and showed me that I could instead come from a place of love and calm when dealing with such a situation. I was instantly put at ease and was able to effectively manage the line with no resistance. Trusting myself and others was a foreign concept but it works. I have taken that with me in all my interactions and I know it makes a difference with everyone I come in contact with.
So I was excited to see the movie, and not disappointed. It is woven around Dr. Dyers’ philosophies about a turning point that everyone reaches in their lives that can cause a huge shift in how they see their actions and day to day spirituality. An awakening of sorts that is just delicious and well played in the character’s lives.
I thought it was well crafted and Portia DeRossi gave a great performance as a woman in a very difficult relationship. Trying not to give too much away, but lets just say her and her husband don’t see eye to eye on their lifestyles and drama ensues.
There are a variety of characters dealing with different issues in their lives, but I most identified with the artist who had given up on her art. She was stuck in rut with no way out. When she had her “shift” she was able to let go and start creating again if only for the sake of creating and expressing herself. The transition was quite beautiful to watch and moved me to be in action around my own creative rut.
On a side note, I want to announce that I now have a ceramic studio in Brooklyn! The space is awesome and I’m going to be with a great group of artists. This has been a dream of mine for a while and I’m so excited!
I’m going to create a personal blog at http://www.jensessions.com to document the process of setting up my studio and the adventures of being a ceramic artist.
I’m also setting up a blog about DJing, lifestyle and music equipment with my boyfriend at http://www.deepfieldselektors.com.
A little shameless promotion for my other projects! Keeping busy with things you love to do is good
I stumbled upon a really great book for the creative entrepreneur. The Creative Entrepreneur, by Lisa Sonora Beam, is a fantastic book to help create a plan for your business. I love working in my creative journals, but never really thought to outline a plan with my projects. With this book, Sonora Beam has created an effective blueprint for creating intentional journals. In turn, I create a road map to get what I want out of my business endeavors, but with a creative edge.
I had a blast making these first few pages, and really got my creative problem solving juices flowing. If you ever hit a wall with your business, I encourage you to check this book out.
http://thecreativeentrepreneur.biz/
Thank you to everyone who has written in sending their best to my boyfriend. So far he is responding really well to treatment, and is about halfway through chemo. He will then begin radiation therapy.
We have been taking an East meets West approach to his healing, and so far I think it’s making a difference.
Will keep you posted…
The Longest Way 1.0 – one year walk/beard grow time lapse from Christoph Rehage on Vimeo.
A friend shared this fantastic video of one man’s journey to find a home. It is a travel journal about a Christoph Rehage, who packed up and sold everything to go traveling around the world in hope of finding a place called home.
http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/
Well, I’m home today nursing a nasty cold, and resting. But I’m really happy for the opportunity to listen to the broadcast of Peggy McColl and Warren Whitlock on Hay House radio. The topic is making money with social media, and it’s right up my alley. It’s fascinating how viral marketing and online media is transforming how we promote and network for business.
I love that Warren is talking about what I consider the missing ingredient in any dream….ACTION! I am so guilty of this. I love being a muse and coming up with ideas, but there has to be action in order to make things happen!!
As someone who initially started on Friendster, moved on to Myspace and now Facebook. I love being able to connect with friends and inspiring mentors in one place. Seeing what everyone is up to, and sharing what I’m up to keeps the momentum going. It even creates an accountability for me in my projects. I love that there are so many people out there following who can provide valuable insight and direction.
So I’m game. Let’s start a revolution!!
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