Wild and free
I’ve been at it again. Taking some time away from this space to explore places that are new to me, and to build my mindfulness and yoga teaching practices at the same time. This time, I kind of outdid myself, though.
Mindful living
Extra change
I live in the southern U.S., where spring begins in February, and by now it’s already summer. Last week, I traveled to the northern part of the country, and was reminded that the transition happens at different times in different places. No matter the timing, some years it’s a gradual process, full of backslides into
Still, though
In the yoga classes I teach, I often talk about how stillness is an illusion. Even when you think you’re “holding a pose,” you’re still breathing, and blinking, and engaging in a thousand other tiny micro-movements of which you may not even be aware. Within you, your blood is circulating and your metabolism is transforming
Balancing act
Balance. ⚖️ “Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” ~ Rumi 🔥 My life is made of a lot of things. I have a full-time job that I love that challenges the hell out of me on the regular. I teach 8 yoga classes per week, sometimes more if I’m subbing.
Rinse and repeat
I made a decision just a few years ago from a place of profound darkness. My heart was pretty beat up. I was in that place where we all find ourselves occasionally, full of the grief of mourning the failure of my own expectations. Years of being “just fine, thanks” and “deciding” to be happy
Life moves pretty fast…
In the words of the world’s most famous 80’s teenager, “…if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you might miss something.” He was right, of course. Busy lives with booked calendars, long to-do lists and vision boards for days keep you moving and grooving. Before you know it, the leaves are
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For what it is
In this part of the world, this is the time of year when we reap the benefits of the seeds we’ve sown earlier in the year. It’s time to harvest, and experience abundance. Nature follows that rhythm, and because we’re nature, so do we. We plant seeds in the form of dreams and ideas, and
“No-Fail” Friday: Hear me out
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week over here. I’m more than ready to greet this beautiful Friday and the weekend ahead. On the other hand, it’s been a week full of gratitude for the things that make life a happy place, and clarity around the importance of prioritizing them. We’re
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Fully charged
People say that darndest things, don’t they? I think that adage is actually about kids, but these days, it seems to apply as much to adults as preschoolers. There are a lot of big, important issues front and center in the world, and tensions are running high. Conversations easily turn into debates, and in the
Monday Moment: Careful calibration
The best approach this Monday morning is probably to just leave Ms. Waheed’s mic on the floor where she left if after this one. I mean….whoa. And, yup. What if you started this week – busy and full and challenging as it may appear – full of gratitude for being the person who is capable
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