I’m easing down my barriers

I’m easing down my barriers

by | Oct 30, 2023 | Recovery

I have a yoga pal. Let’s call him Jimmy. He’s there in his spot (as I am in mine) every Saturday morning. His welcome hugs have always been amazing, as has the way his face lights up when we see each other. Especially since I was sick and am now better. I don’t know...
Love yourself enough to trust what you know

Love yourself enough to trust what you know

by | Oct 23, 2023 | Resilience

I don’t remember where I heard this. I think it was from one of my dearests. Either way, it’s worth hearing, knowing, repeating, and living by. At least to me. Hopefully to you. I do believe there is a dearth of self-love and self-compassion in this world. I do know...
Come from curiosity, not expectation

Come from curiosity, not expectation

by | Oct 16, 2023 | My Story

Again, my yoga practice and instructor. Again, what I needed to hear. Come from curiosity, not expectation. It is so easy to go into situations, conversations, and daily life rife with expectations. Expectations that can leave me disappointed. Expectations that can...
Mind my own business

Mind my own business

by | Oct 9, 2023 | Resilience

It was a tough week and a beautiful week. We (finally) had a celebration service for Danny (my dad). Perhaps needless to say, it was intense. So many memories – good and bad. So many emotions – sweet and painful. So much to continue to process – all that happened back...
Stopping traffic for a hug

Stopping traffic for a hug

by | Oct 2, 2023 | Hope and Amazement

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...