by Ariana Saraha | Oct 19, 2018 | Musings
I peeked outside my window to see a nearby porch light on. It brought me a moment of comfort and joy (as any good neighbor does), until I realized, “I’m out in the middle of nowhere with nothing but stars and silence!” And then I saw: the moon,... 
by Ariana Saraha | Jun 18, 2018 | Musings
(aka, losing our marbles…) TRUSTING THE WILD MIND: A LISTENING PRACTICE… I was thinking about wild mind last night, remembering how vital it feels to slip out of rational, plotting, methodical thinking, to let the mind wander and expand and take journeys... 
by Ariana Saraha | Mar 22, 2018 | Musings, News, Videos
Enjoy this rollicking little video we made for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year! Whee…! Stay in touch... Sign up to receive occasional notes like these, as well as concert and workshop announcements pertinent to your region... Success! First Name Last... 
by Ariana Saraha | Mar 8, 2018 | Musings
For this International Women’s Day, I can’t think of a better woman to celebrate than my mother, the person who taught me by her simple example that I am whole and complete unto myself, that I am strong and capable and intelligent, that the earth is a... 
by Ariana Saraha | Jan 6, 2018 | Musings
If like me you’re feeling pretty wintry and less outwardly festive in this new year, may I recommend a good documentary for these dark days? I recently watched “Ken Burns: The West,” and WOW ~ heartbreaking and beautiful and intense! …to learn... 
by Ariana Saraha | Dec 22, 2017 | Musings
Dear friends ~ I write you in the midst of wild times on Earth, in hopes that you and your loved ones are happy and well in this midwinter time… I’ve been struck so deeply as of late with our human plight, and the plight of the planet, that I’ve been... 