Author Archives: Tamara Tiana

  Spirit speaks to you in ways that only you can understand. Are you listening? Spirit speaks to me through the sound of leaves rustling in the wind, in the whisperings of the ancient forest and through cards. For years I have been drawing cards. For years spirit has been gently guiding me. This morningContinue reading “Are you listening?”

Meditation is a practice of cleaning the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind rules about 70% of your actions, reactions, and behaviour. That means you are being controlled by feelings that are unconscious, or unknown to you. You are being controlled by what you’ve suppressed. Subconscious Mind When trauma, big emotions, or discomfort occur ,and areContinue reading “What is Meditation?”

This is a beautiful time of year and I find inspiration coming at me from all angles. For the first time since I can remember I am feeling crystal clear. There is a light and knowing my heart pointing me in the right direction. I believe that light and knowing is in each of ourContinue reading “A Vibrant New Life”

Sodarshan Chakra Kriya 40 day meditation July 3 – August 11 Dedicate yourself to a daily practice of this powerful meditation. You have no reason not to commit 3 (or 5 or 11) minutes to yourself each day and all the reasons in the world to cut through resistance and DO IT! In fact, thisContinue reading “Darkness to Light”

On Wednesday nights until June 17 we meet to talk about mindfulness and doodle, dream and create in our affirmation journals. This Wednesday we talked about the difference between Mind or Mental Wandering & Conscious Internal Reflection, cynicism and positivity/optimism. Here’s a glimpse at some of our conversation. Mental Wandering is defined as the mindContinue reading “Mindfulness”

I am grateful for a serendipitous meeting this morning. As a new mom, even going for a short walk can seem like an insurmountable task. I’m always glad when I do it, and especially so this morning. Our morning wasn’t going so well. I wrapped my crying, unhappy baby to my chest and we walkedContinue reading “The Right Time for Coffee”

The Song of the Soul At the last retreat, Lightness of Being, each early morning began with the recitation of Japji Sahib (one of the five daily prayers of the Sikhs). I am always delighted when people are interested in learning more and starting their own practice of this powerful and life affirming prayer. JapContinue reading “Japji Sahib”

Are happy people grateful… or are grateful people happy? Happiness is a state of well being that results from living a good life. A good life is a life with a sense of meaning and deep satisfaction. Happiness is a choice. Part of our conditioning is that we each create habits of protection. We knowContinue reading “Happiness & Gratitude”

NEW MOON AND ECLIPSE BASICS: New Moon: This is the dark side of the moon, where fertility, fecundity, transmutation and the divine feminine are big themes. It is the perfect time for setting new goals, starting projects or plans, starting a new habit or way of thinking/being/eating etc. It’s the time for planting seeds. Eclipses:Continue reading “New Moon & Solar Eclipse in Leo”

I have been deeply enchanted by practicing this mantra. It is my current 40 day meditation. So far it has been easy to maintain and easy to sing for 31 minutes. Very quickly it takes me to a deep stillness within. I sit bowing before this inner temple, mesmerized by the experience of the UniversalContinue reading “Magnificent Mul Mantra”