“A samurai has no goal, only path…”.  This specific phrase might not have a direct origin in Bushido - the samurai code of conduct - but rather reflects modern interpretations of samurai ideals. It is pithy nonetheless.   “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey”. This sentiment has been expressed in different forms by many thinkers, writers, and philosophers. The concept of living in the moment holds immense appeal, especially in a world that often feels like it's constan

If you had to choose one - only one - belly dance prop to dance with for the rest of your life, what would it be? My psychic superpowers tell me a significant number of you would pick a veil. And out of those, the vast majority would go with the rectangular or half-circle piece of artfully coloured silk (although some are insane enough to prefer fan veils or Isis wings).  From now on, when I say “veil” I’m referring specifically to a large piece of fabric not attached to a fr

Happy New Year, my loyal readers!  As the whirlwind of holiday gatherings, get-togethers and parties settles down, I'd like to take this opportunity to talk to you about something important.   New Year’s resolutions.  Wait, did I just see a blood vessel pop in your eyeball?  If you thought this will be another one of those “new year, new goals, new you” kind of posts, well…Ah, who am I kidding?! You’d be wrong to assume your favorite auntie has nothing better to talk about th