Take up as much space as you can

Take up as much space as you can

That was the direction from our yoga instructor this morning. “Take up as much space as you can.” She was guiding us into straight leg triangle – Utthita Trikonasana – and wanted us to expand, expand, expand our bodies. “Take up as much space as you can,” she offered....
Joy is my highest purpose

Joy is my highest purpose

In my Positive Psychology certification course, we had to name our life’s purpose. It is clear to me – very clear to me – that my purpose is to love. To love others. To love myself. To spread and share and rejoice in more and more love in this world. I firmly believe...
I’m proud of myself for breaking the rules

I’m proud of myself for breaking the rules

As I’ve mentioned before, I was anorexic decades ago, and I still can have what I call anorexic thinking – where I get rigid and stringent, unrelentless with myself, and vigilant about doing everything “just so” and following every rule and guideline. It most likely...
There’s only one thing on my to-do list

There’s only one thing on my to-do list

I can be ruled by lists. I like to write things down, so that I remember them, and I like to cross things off, so that I get that sense of accomplishment. But lately I’ve realized (well, I was told) that there is only one thing on my to-do list. One important thing. I...
You are not alone

You are not alone

I was not at my best the other day, and I admitted it to a friend. I’m still learning that it’s okay to admit that to a friend. Or anyone. I still somehow can get stuck with needing to be “strong” and look “strong.” No matter how much I write here that it’s strength...