suffering, in all forms, comes with the territory of being alive, and human. when we love someone, including ourselves, watching them go through a painful experience can be so hard, and of course being in it is certainly tough. a broken heart, physical pain, or even spiritual suffering can make you feel vulnerable, exposed, weak... wanna know the reality?
Read Morelately i am asked often “you run and you practice yoga, aren’t they so different?” maybe. but maybe not. you can’t take more than one step at a time, just like you can’t take more than one pose at a time.
Read Moreyou are not alone in this world. maybe sometimes your journey feels dark, and there is a lack of light, both around and within you, but you are still not alone.
Read Morethere was a time, not so long ago, when my validation was coming from things outside myself. to be honest, i would break into hives (red itchy patches on my arms, chest and face), start to sweat (it wasn't a sparkle..at all), and my legs would twitch and shake (so annoying!) just at the thought of someone i loved or even liked, leaving me or being discontent with me, (my job, teaching yoga, a family member, a friend, a lover).
Read Moreconsider removing the phrases "some people" or "most people" from your vocabulary. while i was in line buying my dunkin pumpkin coffee this morning (it's wicked good, a boston thing, and don't worry pats fans, it was just game #1) i overheard a convo behind me and one said to the other " some people create their own storms, and then cry when it rains- ya know?".
Read Morei had a moment of anxiety and panic post marathon, the crowds were starting to get to me,and i was feeling disoriented. i was trying to get back to my family, who were waiting for me at the hotel where we were staying, and it felt like everywhere i looked there were barriers to get back to them, and the world started to close in on me.
Read Morefinal stop...japan....
i was recently remind of the how a lotus flower grows...this magnificent flower emerges from muddy waters, untouched and unstained from the murky pond water beneath it. it's beauty is actually possibly because of the mud and unclear waters that surround it.
exactly 365 days ago, today, i got a call from my boss while i was at a harvest festival on a day off. i was asked to be part of a "global leader program" to develop leader qualities. i was excited and scared all at the same time. i knew in my gut it was the change i needed, both professionally and personally.
Read Morethere is something that has been "keeping me up at night", and it is time i share. there has been clarity for me lately, as i have had people i love lose people they love, their loved ones are no longer in the flesh, only in spirit. there are hurricanes that are taking shelter away from humans and animals, loss that will take years to rebuild. life throws curveballs at us that can hurt our hearts so much it feels like we might crumble into nothing and vanish. give the gift of positive intent.
Read More"let your concern be with the action alone, and never with the fruits of action. do not let the results of your action be your motivator, and do not be attached to inaction".....it is not the destination, it is about the journey.
Read Morethis little nugget (my nephew kurt dennis or KD), and i were recently coloring together. i was coloring a christmas elf, we were using new markers santa brought, and we were both so excited, because they smelled like ice cream flavors. i was coloring a christmas elf, and in my usual way was focused on making it "perfect", using red and green and coloring perfectly inside the lines.
Read Moreglobal leadership week #3 baveno, italy. a friend was making me giggle recently at my "positive and inspiring" posts, which i loved. the truth is this year has been the most challenging for me thus far.
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