For many years, I dreamed of getting certified in yoga instruction. Last year I decided it was time to either do it or quit talking about it (the same way I thought about this blog ). I just knew there was more to yoga than the physical movements and poses. I knew it was more than a way to make your body stronger and more flexible; I certainly didn’t realize before I got into it that the practice of yoga ON the …
Self-Care Is Not Selfishness
Self-care is not selfishness. Self-care is what gets us through times like we are in now. Self-care helps us contribute to the Greater Good. I believe that our bodies and minds are a temple, an energetic and physical expression of Love, and our job is to honor it and care for it, so we are able to shine our brightest light into the world. Self-care is important because it slows us down, moving the focus off of …
Quarantine as a Chrysalis Experience
Prior to the introduction of the coronavirus pandemic, maybe we were all like caterpillars, crawling along, eating leaves, oblivious of our potential? What I have come to realize as I spend time at home, quarantined, is that it began to feel as if I was in a dark cocoon, waiting and wondering what’s on the other side of the quiet, unfamiliar darkness. Then I started to realize that it is no different than what …
Exercising My Vulnerability Muscle
The fascination with reality television has always been surprising to me. Why get invested in or lost in someone else’s life when you have your own to live? There is so much to learn and experience from time with others and the adventures of our own! I am a curious person and am open to and have tried many different things to enrich my life and the lives of others. Life can take its toll on us, so learning how to …
Play and Creativity
I have pondered doing a blog for quite some time. I’ve considered all kinds of topics and have been waiting for an epiphany to determine which one was the right one. Well, guess what, there is no ‘perfect’ time or topic. The reality is that it's been weighing on my mind too long and the draw remains the same – strong. So, since I didn’t really get it before with all of my life experiences, I believe that I have …