I found this sweet little patch of green in the middle of the street during an early morning tour of my neighborhood. Lately, I've been assessing where I fit. In my family. In my town. In myself. In my life. No matter where I think I fit, this is where I am. "Grow where you're … Continue reading Grow where you’re planted! Grow where you’re planted?
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Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0
Today, I’m thankful for family that visits which causes technological distancing for the holiday.
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 18
Today, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and thankfulness. I'm having an extremely difficult time feeling like I an adequately expressing my gratitude for all the amazing individuals in my life. I must; however, begin with how thankful I am for my husband and my mom. These two individuals support me and help facilitate my ability … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 18
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 17
Everyone, meet Jodie. Jodie, meet everyone. Today, as with every day, I'm thankful for Jodie. I'm thankful for Jodie and her impact on my life. I'm thankful for her heart. I'm thankful for her fierce dedication to saving kids and helping families. I'm thankful to be on her team. #hashtag
Find Peace in People
These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them. Rumi No matter how much money you make or where you live or how easy/hard your life has been, we all live in same broken world. Right now, around this broken world, there are countless individuals in pain for as many different reasons as there are individuals. … Continue reading Find Peace in People
Thirty Days of Thankful 11.2.16
Today, I'm thankful for this amazing collection of friends, family, and acquaintances who give my life meaning. These are just a few of the individuals who have taught me so much about myself, the world, and how to treat others. (I've also noted that there are some people I don't have any photos of... not … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 11.2.16
Thirty Days of Thankful 11.1.16
Today, I'm thankful for the funny and all that it gets us through. The edges of the mouth that curl up just as you're about to fall out of ardha chandrasana, or the cackle that comes when the dog finally catches the tip of its tail, or the warm giggle that comes with watching the river … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 11.1.16
I love mail…
NEW PROJECT ALERT I love MAIL! I love walking to the mailbox, flipping up the lid, pulling out the stack to see an envelope with my name, HANDWRITTEN on the front. I feel so special in that moment because I know how nice it is to realize someone was thinking about me enough to take the time to … Continue reading I love mail…
Kripalu 7.30.16
There is so much brokenness in the world. Today, I hope this helps. You matter; no matter what all the people around you shaking their heads are thinking. It matters. If you're wondering if you're making a difference, you are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FkG-Bh9J9c photo: unsplash
Kripalu 7.29.16
Intention: Get through it. Some days you don't have it, but you just keep going. The world doesn't stop moving just because you do. Ya gotta suck it up and keep moving. Who knows, by the end of the day, you may have faked yourself into moving along with it. photo: … Continue reading Kripalu 7.29.16
Kripalu 7.28.16
Intention: Receive: Receive and refine your thinking. Refine as in to bring more clarity or refine as in to reduce to a smaller component of a larger whole? For me, it's all of them. Submit to all the things you don't have figured out. Know them and know you already have everything you need to … Continue reading Kripalu 7.28.16
Kripalu 7.27.16
Intentions: I can change my patterns when I change my mind about them. Fortitude: Stay strong in your body to create fortitude in your heart. I encountered so many people yesterday who were working on strength in the body because their hearts were (and still are) so broken. These people just kept showing up for … Continue reading Kripalu 7.27.16
Kripalu 7.26.16
Intention: Welcome: Dissolve your fear and welcome to this moment And here we find ourselves with another allusion to presence. I get it... still not there. Take 10 seconds to just breathe and be. When present, you can get a lot done. Planning, creating, envisioning, moving, breathing, and living are all enhanced when fully present for them. … Continue reading Kripalu 7.26.16
Kripalu 7.25.16
Monday at Kripalu was delightful. Today's intentions: I trust that my gut reaction it he truth underneath the surface of my fears. Commitment: Commit to the simplest structure. So when I had started out the day with an extensive and meticulously planned schedule, I cleared it immediately. I wandered the grounds on a hike for … Continue reading Kripalu 7.25.16
Kripalu 7.24.16
Sunday's personal meditation intentions focused on mindful speaking and presence. Then, the morning class with Elena Brower was about presence. I see a theme that my life thinks I need to pay attention to. Since your presences here, in theory, is your presence everywhere, here are a few things to consider: What do you see that you do … Continue reading Kripalu 7.24.16
Kripalu 7.23.16
I walked into class yesterday morning, put down my mat, and retrieved my cushion, bolster, and block. It had already been the most delightful morning as this was the view for my individual meditation: I was there a little early, as I am a little early to most things. I saw this guy walk in. … Continue reading Kripalu 7.23.16
Kripalu 7.22.16
Well, coming out of here, I'm going to have a lot of reading to do. So much knowledge I want to drink in. I'll post the list of books when I get them all. Some gems from the day: "Too rigid is just too rigid." "My breakfast made your action" "Every time you serve others, … Continue reading Kripalu 7.22.16
Kripalu 7.21.16
The trip took around six hours, which is nice, because for some reason my brain (with no prior research) decided that it would take eight hours to get here. On the way, I saw three deer frolicking in a meadow. I thought to myself how cliche that seemed and wondered why my mind wanted to … Continue reading Kripalu 7.21.16
Thirty Days of Thankful… Day 11
Today I am thankful for HOPE. Check it out! This is another bit of HOPE that I'm so thankful for. See what you can see. It's called a miracle.
Thirty Days of Thankful… Day 10
I'm thankful for those who have sacrificed so much so I can lead the incredibly blessed life I do. Just, thank you. How can you show your gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much so you can lead your life? That is all.
