Tag: Teacher

Whenever I tell people back home in Singapore that I live and work in Japan, people become somewhat envious of me — at least superficially. But I have sacrificed a lot to walk this path, and it’s not one that I can recommend to many. Quite a number of those who move to Japan init...

Whenever I tell people back home in Singapore that I live and work in Japan, people become somewhat envious of me — at least superficially. But I have sacrificed a lot to walk this path, and it’s not one that I can recommend to many. Quite a number of those who move to Japan init...

But they can be hard to suss out. A wayward spiritual teacher can be irresistibly charismatic, promote an exciting vision, and already have a crowd of enthusiastic followers. And you don’t see what you don’t see. Their transgressions often occur behind closed doors among an inner c...

There’s value, I think, in winter. There’s no better teacher than the cold. I grew up to become a traveler, and I never once had to abandon a journey because I wasn’t prepared for the climate or the terrain. I’m from the land of snow, that means I’m ready for anythin...

In high school, I was saved by the electric guitar. I did not play team sports and I wasn’t interested in the opposite sex the way my friends were. It was the late 1970s and simply not possible for a teenager in a small town in New Jersey to say, “I’m gay,” and get on with li...

Ididn’t like Axle, but he didn’t deserve to lifted up, desk and all, and carried out into the hallway. He didn’t deserve to be screamed at and thrown down the stairwell, head bouncing off the walls like his life didn’t matter. He didn’t deserve that, but that’s...

Introduction: Are you ready to deepen your yoga practice and embark on a transformative spiritual journey? Consider joining a Yin Teacher Training in Bali, where the serene landscapes and rich spiritual culture create the perfect backdrop for self-discovery and growth. In this blog, we will ...

Myelementary school teacher loved horses. Her family raised them on a ranch outside of town. There were photos and posters of beautiful horses all around her classroom, and she always dressed like she was going for a ride. Mrs. Dotson wore bolo ties, blue jeans and boots nearly everyday. And, once i...

Readers, let me ask you a question: What image comes to mind after reading the previous statement? The general consensus would have the predatory male as the former character, and the naive female as the latter. But what would happen if we switched gender roles instead? Michael Haneke’s film t...

In the fast-paced world we live in, many individuals seek solace through yoga, a practice that brings balance, peace, and inner strength. Yin Yoga, with its meditative and slow-paced style, has become a favored choice for those looking to deepen their practice and connect with their inner selves...