When Fear Goes Away…

Fear is the legacy of primitive human survival. Our brains are wired to fear first and we are wise to heed the still, quiet voice that...

Rosanne Bostonian

Feb 4, 2019

The Swamp

As officials continue to run from the Trump administration with their hair on fire, I’m wondering if this is what the President...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jan 7, 2019

Melania Trump: Unintended Consequences

As a “people watcher,” our First Lady fascinates me. What a study in unintended consequences! I’m not overly familiar with her history,...

Rosanne Bostonian

Dec 26, 2018

Dental Floss and Q-Tips

By now you know that I believe strange questions need to be answered, and I’m officially designated to voice the quandaries. For...

Rosanne Bostonian

Dec 1, 2018

Reluctantly Embodied

Being human isn’t easy if you hadn’t noticed! In her book “The Highly Sensitive Person,” Elaine Aron shares that 10% of the population...

Rosanne Bostonian

Nov 10, 2018

Bird Poop

I know that’s an unusual title for a blog, so bear with me! There are mysteries in life that flash through our minds and never rise to...

Rosanne Bostonian

Nov 1, 2018

Fall

This is the season of harvest, but it has a melancholy feel. The trees are tired of supporting their leafy crowns and need to go within...

Rosanne Bostonian

Oct 18, 2018

"Smart" Everything

I think those little cars that people wear are called “Smart Cars.” I guess they’re great for gas mileage since they are basically a...

Rosanne Bostonian

Oct 8, 2018

Be-Longing

The first day of school in Kindergarten, I was amazed that there were that many kids in the world that were my age! Yes, I saw a few in...

Rosanne Bostonian

Sep 17, 2018

Conflict

“There is never a conflict with person or condition, but rather a false concept mentally entertained about person, thing, circumstance,...

Rosanne Bostonian

Sep 6, 2018

7 essential oil tips for weight management

Managing your weight can be a challenge; we know there are long-term health benefits to eating well and moving our bodies—no matter what...

Courtesy of Young Living

Aug 4, 2018

"My 600 Pound Life"

We humans are captivated by extremes. I was listening to the account of an accident in Delaware that claimed the lives of five of six...

Rosanne Bostonian

Aug 3, 2018

Seeing Isn’t Believing

People are divided into two groups: those who must see it to believe it, and those who believe it before they see it and create it. ...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jul 10, 2018

Teaching from the Heart

The art of teaching is more than being a purveyor of information. Maybe the trend toward distance learning, although useful for some,...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jul 2, 2018

Being Your Best Self

It’s hard to be your best self when others behave badly. In fact, we use disappointment in other people to excuse our own bad behavior. ...

Rosanne Bostonian

Jun 20, 2018

Look Homeward Angel

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Rosanne Bostonian

Jun 4, 2018

If it Feels Good…

Sometimes I wish I lived in a world where, “If it feels good, do it.” If you live in such a world, you’re either a member of another...

Rosanne Bostonian

May 30, 2018

Desire and the Chase

Doesn’t it seem that the more we chase the things we want in Life, the more elusive they seem to be? In Buddhist lore, desire and greed...

Rosanne Bostonian

May 23, 2018

Let Your Heart Break

What a curious title, considering that we humans use so much energy trying to avoid heartbreak and its miseries. Why should accepting...

Rosanne Bostonian

May 14, 2018

“Despair = Suffering – Meaning”

In his book “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor Frankl documented his concentration camp incarceration during World War I. As a...

Rosanne Bostonian

Apr 28, 2018

Rosanne Bostonian's Blogs

Rosanne posts her teachings and observations in this part of Essential Spirit. Enjoy her wisdom and learn from her years of study and practice. We encourage you to engage and share the pearls of wisdom found here. Let this be a space where you find not only information but also a source of inspiration, a platform for discussion, and a virtual sanctuary for your mind and soul.