by johanna | Jul 3, 2017 | Poetry for Inspiration, Yoga
The Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they... by johanna | Mar 20, 2017 | Keeper Quotes, Poetry for Inspiration
Love After Love by Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self.... by johanna | Oct 8, 2016 | Poetry for Inspiration
Why I Need the Birds By Lisel Mueller (1924 – ) (excerpt) When I hear them call in the morning, before I am quite awake, my bed is already traveling the daily rainbow, the arc toward evening; and the birds, leading their own discreet lives of hunger and... 
by johanna | Jul 30, 2016 | Keeper Quotes, Poetry for Inspiration
Aloha Friends, Here are a few quotes/poems for your weekend. I like to collect these various writings to inspire my yoga or meditation practice or just for a few short words of wisdom for simple reflection. I’m happy I have a place to share my collection and I... 
by johanna | Jul 22, 2016 | Poetry for Inspiration, Yoga
Aloha, I found this poem in one of my notebooks. I don’t know who wrote so I’m unable to give credit. Several years ago, a woman who regularly attended my Maui Oceanfront yoga classes called me and said she was diagnosed with brain cancer and was unable... 
by johanna | Jul 11, 2016 | Poetry for Inspiration
What If by Ganga White What If….. What if our religion was each other If our practice was our life If prayer, our words What if the temple was the earth If forests were our church If holy water – the rivers, lakes, and oceans What if meditation was our...