It is with deep gratitude, and hope, that I write to you today to tell you that I am taking a hiatus from blogging. It has been such a great joy to connect with so many people over the years! THANK YOU!!! Am I really leaving? Well, no. I am taking a vacation from writing … More The End of an Era – Time Sensitive
It may seem strange to think of doing care taking, whether long-term or short-term as a caretaker’s delight. For many people, offering this service is done only partially by choice. And along with that often comes the difficulty of watching a loved one as they decline in their own ability to function. to remain clear-minded, … More Yoga’s Ways of Dealing: Caretaker’s Delight
On Thursdays, I share an idea about dealing with life the yogic way. Have you ever experienced these? The car needs work, unexpectedly… The friend calls and says they can’t get the babysitter, so you can’t meet… The peace and quiet you were look forward to when you get home is disrupted by sudden road … More Yoga’s Ways of Dealing: Letting Go of Expectations
So, May Day is coming up soon. I love this time of year, when there is officially something new brewing. If you are in the northern hemisphere, you are right there with me. Whatever life has going on seems to feel like it is really moving, shaking, stirring. I love this sense of the pulse … More Ways of Dealing: May Day
Hello! The people here in Marquette, Michigan know I have been away for the last week. I went on a lovely vacation to beautiful Hawaii! The weather was perfect, and I found out I really had no idea what the climate would be like. We stayed in an amazing resort nestled inside a lava desert … More Ways of Dealing: When Things Don’t Do What We Expect
My guess is that you don’t really need me to tell you what people feel overwhelmed about. You have probably felt it at some point in your life. But what does yoga say about dealing with overwhelm? It is really about overload of the senses. Taking in too much of sights, sounds, and other input. … More Ways of Dealing: Overwhelm
For about a year, I have been sharing posts on Thursdays to support you in maintaining your practice. When I started this blog, blogging was still fairly new to the world, and I joyfully envisioned this space as a way for people who had no teacher to get the personal support they needed in moving … More Yoga’s Ways of Dealing – A Shift on Thursdays
We want to be able to think about what we rely on, in effect press into (lean into) to support us in keeping up the practice. … More Rhythm & Practice: Foundation for Loving the Practice
When you have no sessions scheduled and you are feeling it is time to reconnect with your practice, you can engage in self-study. I believe in our hearts, we already have inclinations, interests, which will naturally guide us to what we need to know. We find a teacher, or a book that speaks to the … More Rhythm & Practice: Studying on Your Own
It’s that time again! Time to think about all you have accomplished in the last month, and for the beginning of the year. Take a little time today to think about what you would like to put your effort to for the next month and take some action on that, or schedule it, then celebrate … More Celebration: Full Moon
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