Some take better care of their cars than themselves. Even a mechanical device is given a lot more attention. We check the engine, the oil, get the car serviced, put air in the tires, and more. And yet our own systems can be neglected unless something - like a challenging emotion or crisis situation - comes up. Let us look at a maintenance routine for a karmic wash.

In sanskrit, annam means food. Anu is a cell and annam is that which allows the functioning of an anu to its fullest capacity. Annapurna and Annalakshmi are goddesses who not only provide us with food, but an abundance that leads to harmony and keeps us prosperous on many levels. Below are the 7 cardinal rules of how to approach Annapurna, the goddess of nourishment.

Last Saturday was Deepavali and in our community class we explored how attachment can blind discernment. When we are too close visually or emotionally to a situation we lose perspective. This is what conditioning does to us. It makes us lose sight of our priority. Stepping back and observing is required to see clearly and refocus. We also need to act on what we see which is step two.