Freedom …
What a special time of year this is, especially this year, when the holidays of Passover, Easter and Ramadan have converged and all who celebrate are reminded of the meaning behind these holidays: rebirth and renewal, liberation from slavery, and revelation. Yet, what all these holidays truly celebrate is the concept of freedom — freedom […]
Obstacles …
My kids are going through a time of transition and struggling with some big life decision-making. My husband and I are trying to sensibly stand by with support and guidance, offering our wisdom of experience, without interfering or saying too much or too little. It’s finding the proper balance as a parent, and it is interesting […]
Life’s Instruction Manual …
Last week I bought a new NutriBullet to replace the old one I had used, and abused, for years making smoothies and green drinks. Unpacking this new NutriBullet, which looked and operated a little different than my old one, I started to read the user guide which came with it. This guide not only contained “important safeguards” […]
Be like Water …
It’s not even April yet and I’m finding myself frustrated with the amount of rain we’ve been having. It always seems to rain on my days off, making it highly uncomfortable to enjoy the outdoors when I have the opportunity. Yet, then I see the little crocuses, and bigger daffodil flowers, pressing their heads up out of […]
Welcome, Spring!
Today, we celebrated the Vernal Equinox, officially welcoming the Spring season. When we move from one season to another, it always reminds me of what happens when we take a plane flight. We are moving from one location to another. Like the flight attendants remind us at the end of our flight, the contents in the […]
Spring Ahead …
Last night, we changed the clocks, springing ahead an hour and losing an hour of time. Although I wasn’t happy losing that hour of sleep (and my internal clock definitely needs a little adjusting), the addition of an extra hour of sunlight, with the light still shining at 7pm today as I send this out, is […]
Journeys …
I’ve just come back from vacation to a place of the sun and the ocean and the pulsation between the two. Vacations are journeys. Journeys come in all shapes and sizes: a journey of the mind; a spiritual journey, whether it is on your mat, on your meditation cushion or dancing to your own rhythm. A […]
Yoga Off the Mat …
I talk about this all the time in my classes: Yoga applies to every moment of your life, on and off your mat. This practice is about living your yoga. Yet, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been practicing yoga, meditation or some other form of mindfulness, life has a way of sneaking up and startling you. They […]
Bye, Winter!
Historically, winter hasn’t been my favorite time of year. I’m not a winter sports person. Cold weather frolicking on a slope or ice rink was never my thing. I find myself feeling less energetic when it’s dark and cold out. I miss the feeling of renewal the spring time offers and the heat and excitement of […]
Love yourself first …
Happy Super Bowl Sunday, as well as Valentine’s Day (tomorrow). As much as Hallmark would like us to believe Valentine’s Day is all about relationships with those you love (and to buy cards for them), I think the most important relationship to nurture on Valentine’s Day is the relationship with yourself and it starts with […]