Autumn always stirs up lots of stuff. It is the cycle of life in action and a call for self-healing. Nothing really dies, and yet death is experienced. The end of a physical existence, the conclusion of a relationship as we know it, the loss of a job, the leaves crumbling and disintegrating into the earth, is a death. We refer to this process as the cycle of life. It is change from one form to Continue Reading
Profound Peace from Within
Many talk about this topic and offer great insight on how to find profound peace from within. Some find it through church, community, study, action and service. I like countless others have found it through yoga. Yoga gives us a roadmap, an action plan with lots of options to find and return to love. It is through the sacred word and instructions of life affirming text; it is through and in Continue Reading
The masks we wear…
This morning, I was reflecting on how I got lost, how I forgot who I am. So I thought, I would share. Maybe you will find this helpful as you continue on your journey to self-awareness, peace and joy. Shedding my masks: I lost me when I stepped into the perceived archetype of a mom and wife. I put it on like a piece of clothing and wore it completely. And even though I like to wear Continue Reading
Learning to Love and Be Loved
The need and desire to love and be loved is so powerful. It works on the undercurrents of spirit. Too often we morph into an image of ourselves that we deem to be lovable, acceptable, worthy of the love we crave. Don’t get me wrong; this presentable image is part of you, but it is NOT the Whole of you, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The WHOLE (Wondrous, Holy, Omnipotent, Loving Continue Reading
The Power of Intentions
I was reflecting this morning on how I wanted to begin anew in 2018, and wanted to share a practice that I will be embracing: Create an intention every day. Intentions are not goals or phrases to control behavior. They don't need to be clever or fancy. Intentions are a means for directing the mind and energy in your life. Let's face it we all get caught up in negative thought loops. For Continue Reading
We are all on this journey…
We are all on this journey. It’s called LIFE (Living Inspired Fulfilled Energy). And, as we travel through time on this passage from youth to maturity, we are provided crossroads – choices. We perceive these choices as “good or bad”, “right or wrong”. They are neither; they are simply choices that show us the way to move into loving consciousness. Yes, some of the choices cause us pain and some Continue Reading
I am so grateful…
I am so grateful to be a yoga teacher. The whole journey of finding yoga, studying, practicing, teaching, studying, practicing, teaching….It has helped me find an inner peace and joy that is delightful. I remember the turmoil of working in corporate American. The climb up the ladder, the incessant craving to make lots of money, the constant striving to prove myself especially as a woman in a Continue Reading
Divine energy always leads us toward our next step…
It is as it needs to be for now. I completely trust that divine energy always leads us toward our next step...sometimes it is a message teaching us a new lesson (which is usually quite painful or uncomfortable), sometimes we are in sync and it is fluid and easy; all divine energy leads us toward growth and loving purpose...for the highest good of all. I also trust that when something doesn't feel Continue Reading
Yoga Makes Me Normal
Yesterday morning I was vibrating and mentally spiraling so I went to a yoga class because I just couldn’t practice on my own. But yoga is just not a pill you take when you are feeling crazy; it’s also not something you just do to accomplish a goal; and although these are both valid reasons for going to a yoga class, it is way more. Yoga is a spiritual practice designed to discharge negative Continue Reading
Change based on fear only works for so long…
Fear is not a positive motivator for positive change. Positive change comes from a perspective of self-love. “I love myself and want more joy, more presence, more peace in my life.” Now that is a motivator! Suffering definitely leads to change – for sure. When suffering becomes too great, change is inevitable. And, the depth of suffering can propel a soul and inspire an individual to move Continue Reading