I recently read a very popular yoga journal article on the Year of the Wood Sheep. I was looking forward to what the author's take was on the fortuitous events waiting to occur in the Wood Sheep Year. Something in the article grabbed me, pulled me in and then spat me out to sit with my thoughts. At first I must admit there was a flavoring of disappointment. I wasn't sure why I felt negativity to the author's words, all I knew was that something was stirred up within me. The discussion was on harmony, how as fortune told, we were to expect a year of propitious balance. The author, someone whom I highly respect and always enjoy delving into his perspective, said that he did not buy into this n
Many people have asked why I chose the Banyan Tree to represent my business and vision. There is a simple answer and a much more “deep rooted” (pardon the pun) one. The power and beauty of the Banyan tree, for me personally, is captivating. Ergo my simple answer…I was drawn to it at first sight. My much deeper appreciation for the tree came later in this life, with a greater understanding of it. It is through my study of the tree that I developed and grew the many “branches” (sorry I couldn’t resist) of love and appreciation for it. My first encounter with the Banyan was in Maui, Hawaii 17 years ago; the first visit and start of a now 17 year tradition of a Maui family Christmas. With its 6
