lorenasaavedrasmith1 minopen affairPoem by: Lorena Saavedra Smith I opened the door to feel my wind and I listened in silence the sounds of the river making love to the...
lorenasaavedrasmith2 minHow to Navigate Professional & Personal Challenges as an Immigrant WomanAs an immigrant woman, being a professional comes with its own set of challenges. From micro-aggressions, stereotyping to being excluded,...
lorenasaavedrasmith5 minHow Contemplative Practices Helped Me Build Community as an ImmigrantAs seen on the Yoga Journal I came to the U.S. in search of a better quality of life, greater opportunities, and healing. I found it—and...
lorenasaavedrasmith4 minThe benefits of "letting go" and its connection with prosperityTake action, evoke your own ancestral knowledge and find the harmony you are looking for. Ancient cultures are full of colors and nuances...
lorenasaavedrasmith5 minHow Contemplative Practices Helped Me Build Community as an ImmigrantI know firsthand how challenging immigrating to a new country can be.
lorenasaavedrasmith1 minCall Me by my True NamesCollection of poetry by Thich Nhat Hanh Breathing in, I see myself as a flower. I am the freshness of a dewdrop. Breathing out, my eyes...
lorenasaavedrasmith2 minThe Felt Sense PrayerI'm the pain in your head, the knot in your stomach, the unspoken grief in your smile. I'm your hot flashes, your fragile low back, your...
lorenasaavedrasmith2 minGratitude is the secret of emotional and physical well being[The simple practice of gratitude is recommended medicine to the mind, body and soul] Years ago, when I learned about the science behind...
lorenasaavedrasmith3 minKey Factors to Discover Wholeness and LongevityYour body type affect your physical constitution, psychology and way of thinking