Agony and Ecstasy of Spiritual Path
I don’t know…looking at this title, I think – dang, it doesn’t really matter if you are on the spiritual path or not. Life is agony and ecstasy both. At least it is slightly easier looking at it from...
View ArticlePost Holiday Shame?
I think we all hear voices in our heads. We think that it is us thinking, but it isn’t. It’s voices of the past, voices of imaginary comments that people in your life or even imaginary people might...
View ArticleLove, Gratitude, Joy, Beauty
Our planet is still moving into more darkness. Do you see the light? When in a long dark tunnel, how to you make your way through it? Remember, focus, see your way through it by focusing on the...
View ArticleWhat Pattern Do You Have That No Longer Serves You?
Yesterday morning I was driving to teach yoga teacher training. I own a yoga studio in a lovely community. The studio has about 7 other teachers who teach a class each week who have their other...
View ArticleSurrendering to My Purpose Today
I asked God to give my life meaning. The answer came – share your joy, beauty and love. Teach yoga so that others may find their own joy, beauty and love. It lies within each one of us – our...
View ArticlePresence Presents
A yoga teacher posted on Facebook “what do you do to remain calm?”. My answer was immediate: ”have a short memory”. It is a gift to have a short memory. If you are always focused on the present,...
View ArticleEgo Sidekick
The work on the spiritual path is to find your true Self. It requires quiet and patience. It requires a dedication and willingness to keep listening within to your own true voice. When the ego steps...
View ArticleApplied Yoga
We all need some help in life. Life is hard. All humans suffer. We all want to avoid doing the hard work at some point. For example, my housecleaning, laundry and dishes… It’s been piling up...
View ArticleWorking Towards Breakthrough? Expect a Breakdown.
This week I am stepping up my self care. I realize that by practicing self care only on my day off, it isn’t enough. I squeeze in so much on my “work” days that on my “rest” days, I am too wiped out...
View ArticlePractice. Again. Success!
Success in yoga depends on practicing. Again. How much and for how long? Every day for a very long time. As I look back on the years of practice (28 years now), I feel like I might be finally...
View Article108 Sun Salutations
It’s Winter Solstice and traditionally some yogis practice 108 Sun salutations on the solstice. Last night myself and 5 other women met by candlelight at the studio and silently flowed through 108 in...
View ArticleGoodbye 2013
Today is the last day of the year 2013. I am sad and happy to see it go. This year has been one of tremendous transformation. Transformation can be letting go of many things, relationships, actions,...
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