by Havi Brooks | Oct 7, 2011 | updates & announcements
In which I cover the good stuff and the hard stuff in my week, trying for the non-preachy, non-annoying side of ritual and self-reflection. And you get to join in if you feel like it. How is it possibly Friday? I thought we decided things were going to slow down a...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 6, 2011 | stucknesses & stuckification
This post is for every time I’ve hinted at the theoretical possibility of eventually being able to forgive ourselves for something. There is always deep — and completely legitimate — pain that appears in the comments in response to this. And often a...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 5, 2011 | mindful time management
Last month we didn’t say hello to September until the 8th. This time we’re closer to the entrance — I haven’t landed yet on the timing that feels right but will keep playing/experimenting. Ideally I think I’d want a two-part ritual. Maybe...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 4, 2011 | my personal practice
A few months ago I was doing some especially-badass and obscenely-challenging shiva spirals, flailing around like a madwoman. And when I was done, there were words in my mouth. It was like a secret message. A private mantra, just for me. And I have been attempting to...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 2, 2011 | my personal practice
Personal ads. They’re … personal! Very. Each week I write these VPAs to practice asking for what I want. And to get clarity on what that really is, even when asking feels conflicted. I always get useful information about my relationship with various...