A Letter to My Six Year Old Self

Hello. I love you. You’re about to experience some things that will change your life forever. First, know you’re okay. (My Sister & I) Just because you will have to go through some things alone, or be the one who is responsible, does not mean you have to do everything yourself. In fact you are …

New Moon in Cancer = Grumpy Butt

Well, hello New Moon in Cancer. Who else has all the feels? Ugh. Give me a glass of wine, a nap, and wake me up in two days. Wednesday was a good day. But Tuesday, Thursday, and today, I keep finding myself moody, angry, & irritable. Almost even resentful towards myself and others. I’m really …

A Little Quiet Time

Guess what!? I just found myself at home with only the dog for the next hour. Not even any neighbors from the sound of it. It’s raining and I’ve opened a window to listen. The last few weeks have been intense as I started a couple new day jobs. There are so many things I …

Pep Talk

How people want you to view an aligned, centered, and enlightened cup of coffee. Today I made a full pot of very strong coffee. Partially because I wanted that boost and partially because I misjudged how much was in the bag and it all dumped out into the filter. Did I mention I also spilled …

Van Gogh and the Funky Bunch

Dang, I was in a mood this morning. It was a mix of anger, frustration, sadness, and frigidness, all for no good reason. As I looked outside, there was nothing, no birds or critters, bare trees, dry, not even a breeze. I know the snow is coming. At least that will change the landscape. Meanwhile, …

Wisdom in Gratitude

Recognizing the Messages Around Us

Today in my meditation, I suddenly pictured myself lying in a field looking up at a swarm of white butterflies dancing above me. The sun was bright and warm but there was a distinct feeling of autumn. I took some more deep breaths and saw a flash of silvery, black stones in the bottom of …

The Ebbs and Flows of Learning

I’ve been on a personal journey this year to master my meditation practice and become more aware of my intuition. I’m proud of how far I’ve come. This journey has also helped me recognize the hindering traits that I have when it comes to learning. Being aware of these habits, I can catch myself before …

October 2: World Smile Day

We all know the scene from Forest Gump where he wipes his face on the t-shirt and leaves a smiley face, sparking the inspiration for the creation of that famous symbol. As fictionalized as that was, I bet it made you smile. Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in …

I did it! 108 Sun Salutations and “is yoga a religion?”

I've been talking a lot this month about my 108 sun salutations yoga challenge. I'm not gonna lie, I'm super proud that I accomplished my 108, and I felt so strong after. One question I still get sometimes about yoga is, "Is yoga a religion?" The most universal answer would be, yoga is spiritual but …