Melinda Emily Thomas

Category: Bringing You to Balance

  • Summer Sabbath

    “Sabbath is one of the profound gifts of a generous and abundant divine presence who says that work is good and rest is necessary.” ~ Christine Valters Paintner Every summer, Christine Valters Paintner of Abbey of the Arts (you know the woman, I work for her and quote her often) takes time off from newsletters…

  • Get into Hot Water – A Free Offering

    Today I offer an excerpt from the upcoming free Householder’s Mini-Retreat. Day One “Let us get up then, at long last, for the Scriptures rouse when they say, ‘It is high time for us to rise from sleep’ (Rom. 13:11). Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God, and our ears to the…

  • Breathe with Ease: An Essential Practice for Allergy Season!

    Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Prana:    Pra –  first unit     na = energy Breath is the first gift of life. It is an external manifestation of prana. Breathing well leads…

  • Love the Skin You’re In

    “The body is your temple.  Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.”~B.K.S. Iyengar   It’s 6:00am. I’ve been awake since 2. My mind, while alert, is racing and my body is vibrating… like I could leave the boundaries of my skin at any moment. I tried meditating, breathing, doing the dishes, reading,…

  • What I'm Challenging Myself to Do Everyday

    It’s only January 16th and already 2014 feels like it has been around for quite some time. My word has embedded itself deep in my psyche and it’s been a pleasure and a challenge to watch it begin to manifest in my daily thoughts and actions. The conversations I’ve had with many of you regarding…

  • What I’m Challenging Myself to Do Everyday

    It’s only January 16th and already 2014 feels like it has been around for quite some time. My word has embedded itself deep in my psyche and it’s been a pleasure and a challenge to watch it begin to manifest in my daily thoughts and actions. The conversations I’ve had with many of you regarding…