The crazy is not necessary

The crazy is not necessary

This also came out of my mouth whilst in a session with a client. I don’t remember what she was talking about, but I do remember that it had her going around and around in circles. “You don’t have to take it on or figure it out if it makes you crazy,” I said. “The...
May your day be full of light and love

May your day be full of light and love

I have a dearest with whom I text every morning. (One of the many texts I send every morning, and one of the few who texts me back.) Our texts go something like this: “May your day be full of light and love and joy and ease and wonder and beauty and all you want and...
Stopping traffic for a hug

Stopping traffic for a hug

I was heading to my yoga class the other morning, and, as always, I shouted hello to Ully, the local school crossing guard. There were cars approaching the intersection but no school kids, but nonetheless, Ully stepped into the intersection to stop traffic… …to give...
Where I put my attention is up to me…

Where I put my attention is up to me…

I’m pretty sure I’m repeating myself, but I don’t really care. First, I think this is worth repeating, and second, I, for one at least, need to hear it over and over (and over) again. Where I put my attention is up to me. What I focus on is my choice. What I keep in...
Suffering is optional

Suffering is optional

Once again, I heard this in yoga class…but it’s so so so true. So easy to forget, but so so so true. Pain happens. Sometimes pain really, really happens. But how much I suffer with it is at least somewhat in my control…and therefore optional. I know my yoga instructor...