SUTRA //

My source is the source of all creation Her discourse is that we all don’t survey The skies right before, right before they go grey My horse is a shackled old man His, his remorse, was that he couldn't survey The skies, right before, right before they went grey

Art via Designspiration

MEDITATION //

Sit. Take a few deep breaths. Then contemplate the following:

What are you avoiding?

What is something you are avoiding right now?

Think about the thing… a task, a person, a conversation.

Something you know you should do, because it feels like the right thing to do.

Now think about the resistance to doing that thing. Not the thing itself — the feeling of resistance that is standing in front of the thing.

You are not avoiding the thing, you are avoiding the feeling of doing the thing. Or, the feeling you think doing the thing will make you feel.

Practice using the body to train the mind.

Practice feeling discomfort in the body, so that you can experience overcoming that discomfort when it’s not practice.

One day, that discomfort will end.

Art from tumblr via Lux Luxembourg

goods //

If you buy this bag, you can fill it with free stuff at the grocery store. Think of it as an investment. The custom-printed tote bag is perfect for everyday use, quick shopping trips, and stealing shit. Made with spun polyester, features double-stitched seams, cotton webbing straps, and nonwoven laminate lining for high-end durability.

SUTRA //

Ancient wisdom contextualized in modern understanding.

Spirituality rooted in awareness, not control.

A mindfulness practice with kinesthetic application.

In other words: If your body or your mind is fucked up, yoga will help.

SUTRA //

The deeper you go the clearer it gets. Facing yourself is the journey to discovering who you truly are. Embrace the process of self-exploration and watch how much more of yourself you can find.

ART & CULTURE //

Sofia Parazi is an LA based photographer, cinematographer and art director. Her juxtaposition between light and shadow punctuates her signature style. Sofia believes photos are metaphors, making the abstract concrete and mystifying the mundane.