Kindness Meditation: First Aid for the Heart

24th October 2018

Maitryādiṣu balāni
By meditating on friendliness, kindness, and other such qualities, the power to transmit them is obtained.
The Yoga Sutras of …

Erica’s Favorites: Beach Gear

16th August 2016

This summer, we’ve been heading to the beach with our littlies, and it’s been a fantastic way to keep them …

Erica’s Favorites: Organizing Tips

29th July 2016

 I love being organized and there’s nothing that makes my heart sing like a tidy space. Here are the things …

Ericas Favorites: Life Simplifying App

14th July 2016

If there’s anything that I can’t live without, it’s Google Calendar! With the calendar, task lists, and drive, I don’t …

On Healing, or Why We Need a Revolution of Love

20th May 2016

“May you heal everything you touch.” – Author Unknown

This month, we explore the virtue of ahimsa, or the concept of …

On Change (or Why Your Resolutions in 2016 Will Matter)

21st January 2016

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the …

Erica’s Favorites: Tote Bags

15th July 2015

This one is an easy one – my favorite tote bag is our mang’Oh tote of course.
Pick one up at the …

In the Dark: How a Bankrupt Electricity Utility can Bring You Closer to Your Community

29th June 2015

So, South Africa’s government-owned electricity utility is nearly bankrupt. There are certainly long-term implications for a country trying to create jobs …

Meditation as Ritual (or How to Meditate While Doing the Dishes)

18th May 2015

There is this time of day that I despise.  Dinner is over, the kids have been bathed and put to …

Erica’s Favorites: Morning Rituals

6th May 2015

I do the same thing every morning, and there is comfort in that. I drink a big glass of water …

The Inspirationals: Samantha Cobos of Nest PURE

1st May 2015

Every other week, we do a short profile of someone who has been successful creating a career out of doing what …

Erica’s Favorites: Beauty Products

22nd April 2015

I’m always trying to keep things simple.  As a new mom, there’s not much time in the day to try …

The Long Term (or Trying Not to Rush When You’re Building a Life)

6th April 2015

I’m learning how to garden.  We’ve lived in the house for a year now and we’re finally starting to look …