Lots going on today: moving, shaking, evolving. This song has been stuck in my head all day. Have you ever really read/listened to the words? Take a gander. Let me know what you think. Share. Think. Elevate. Connect. The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that … Continue reading 8.16.17 Hawaii Day 24
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8.15.17 Hawaii Day 23
Days like today are what life's all about. Spent the day with one of the most enlightened, bright, shining lights I've even known. So very thankful to know her. She gives so very much and today, I was brought to tears with the thought that I might, just might, have been able to (even in … Continue reading 8.15.17 Hawaii Day 23
8.12.17-8.14.17 Hawaii Day 20-22
Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pic from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath … Continue reading 8.12.17-8.14.17 Hawaii Day 20-22
8.10.17 and 8.11.17 Hawaii Day 18 and 19
The past few days have been filled with rainbows, shared moons, yoga nidra, and lovely people. I'm so thankful for all the lovely lights I've met here. They are bright, vibrant, and contribute enormously to the tapestry of individuals on this journey. Each person has a unique perspective and I'm appreciating them all. Tomorrow brings … Continue reading 8.10.17 and 8.11.17 Hawaii Day 18 and 19
8.9.17 Hawaii Day 17
My dad would have been 63 today. Some years, his birthday goes by with light memories of fun birthdays past. Some years, I want to hide under the covers and cry all day. Today was one of those hide days, but yoga teacher training all day precluded me from participating in that. My dad's favorite … Continue reading 8.9.17 Hawaii Day 17
8.7.17 and 8.8.17 Hawaii Day 15 and 16
LAST NIGHT I SAW A VOLCANO! I saw this volcano under the full moon... With a Native Hawaiian gentleman chanting to Pele... With two of the most lovely humans on the face of the planet... IT WAS AMAZING! This morning's meditation, pranayama, and movement were delightful. Tomorrow marks the half way point of the course … Continue reading 8.7.17 and 8.8.17 Hawaii Day 15 and 16
8.5.17 and 8.6.17 Hawaii Day 13 and 14
**Note: Definitely thought I posted this two days ago... WRONGO! Sometimes you just need to wander... your mind, your body... Just let go. The Wanderlust Robert William Service The Wanderlust has lured me to the seven lonely seas, Has dumped me on the tailing-piles of dearth; The Wanderlust has haled me from the morris chairs … Continue reading 8.5.17 and 8.6.17 Hawaii Day 13 and 14
8.4.17 Hawaii Day 12
Today began with self-guided meditation by the ocean and an amazing inversion workshop. Being upside down with all that refreshing blood rushing to my brain always brings intense focus later in the day/evening (e.g., exciting ideas around classes, workshops, and retreats when I return home). After lunch came a long and focused discussion on developing … Continue reading 8.4.17 Hawaii Day 12
8.2.17 Hawaii Day 10
The sun shines not ON us, but IN us. John Muir What a lovely morning! Met some new friends (pictured: Mel), hot Kapha flow yoga, delightful meditation, and stimulating conversation. Idea from discussion today: The sun gives all its gifts to everyone equally. There is no discrimination or withholding. What we choose to do with … Continue reading 8.2.17 Hawaii Day 10
8.1.17 Hawaii Day 9
We are one with the wind. One with the clouds... one as the waves are at one with the sea! Alfred Noyes Finally the dolphin video loaded!!! They are tough to see. There were 10-15 and you can see the dark triangular fins grazing the water. AAAAHHHH!!
7.31.17 Hawaii Day 8
Root down to rise up. What does that mean to you? How do you root down? How do you rise up? Can you do both? Can you do both in a yoga pose? In relationships? In life? How? Share. Think. Connect. Elevate. Banyan Tree I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a … Continue reading 7.31.17 Hawaii Day 8
7.30.17 Hawaii Day 7
At first glance, it may appear too hard. LOOK AGAIN. Always look again. Mary Anne Radmacher When you go with the flow, magic happens. Thank goodness I'm in a place where I am surrounded by people who encourage me to go with the flow. Here are some magic moments from this morning's meditation and afternoon adventures: … Continue reading 7.30.17 Hawaii Day 7
7.29.17 Hawaii Day 6
If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. Roald Dahl At the start of this 300 hour yoga teacher training, our instructors asked us to agree to some guidelines. Everyone took turns reading them and agreed to honor them; including me. One was: … Continue reading 7.29.17 Hawaii Day 6
7.28.17 Hawaii Day 5
We must always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder. e. b. white Today's wonder: This morning's meditation revealed that what I was looking for never left. It reminded me of those times I think I lost my keys but they were in my back pocket the whole time. Lesson: when I think … Continue reading 7.28.17 Hawaii Day 5
7.27.17 Hawaii Day 4
Today started out with an amazing meditation and gentle practice followed by fresh fruit breakfast, alignment principles and practice, delicious lunch, and an afternoon of Ayurveda with a dash of somatic yoga. I am IN LOVE with somatic yoga and am already setting some intentions for teaching. Throughout the day, cardinals, a mongoose, and a mama … Continue reading 7.27.17 Hawaii Day 4
7.26.17 Hawaii Day 3
I'm just thankful for the journey. Today, we developed a Sankalpa, or deep intention, for the rest of the training. The process of developing this was profound, but not necessarily difficult or time consuming. The result is that when times get rough, the Sankalpa is a touchstone to keep focus and motivation in the right … Continue reading 7.26.17 Hawaii Day 3
7.25.17 Hawaii Day 2
Two years ago, when I attended my 200 hour yoga teacher training, I came from a toxic and ego-driven environment. I think, in many ways, I allowed this to make me toxic. We each have the power to choose to engage in what leads us to the best versions of ourselves. I came to this … Continue reading 7.25.17 Hawaii Day 2
7.24.17 Hawaii Day 1
A day late and a dollar short? Yes, this post is a day late, but since I'll be completing these in the evening and Hawaii time is six hours behind most of the people who would read this, it's going to seem like a day late every post anyway. Yesterday, I spent about 19 hours … Continue reading 7.24.17 Hawaii Day 1
Guide to Awesome… Day 59
I am LOVING, LOVING, LOVING the long-term positive effect Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome has on my day-to-day outlook on life. Day 59 suggests: Throw a parade. While I don't necessarily have the means to throw a parade, I think this is an instance where it is all about perspective. There is a race … Continue reading Guide to Awesome… Day 59
Scent is… senses
When you lose all sense of self The bonds of a thousand chains shall vanish Lose yourself completely Return to the root of the root of your own soul Rumi Today, I had the most delightful yin yoga class at a studio called Yogavibez in Edgewater, MD. It was a rainy and overcast day but … Continue reading Scent is… senses
