In yoga, students are encouraged to go to their soft edge–to stretch deep enough where you feel the stretch but not so deep that you hurt yourself. It is at this soft edge that the muscles release and then you can breathe in and stretch just a little bit further. In life, as we shift and change, we push up against a lot of soft edges. It is where our...
Read MoreCelebrating Our Personal Freedom Fighters
Today is Memorial Day in the US, a day we honor and remember those who have died in active military service. Maybe you know someone who gave their life fighting for our country. Maybe you know someone who is currently serving in our military. Today is a day to acknowledge, not only those who have fought for our national freedom, but also for our personal...
Read MoreA Million Dollars…What Are You Waiting For?
How many times have you thought, if only I could win the lottery…if only I were rich…oh, how my life would be different… Really? If you had a million dollars, what would you do? Quit your job? Then what? Lie on the beach all day? Then what? Go on a cruise? Then what? Give money to your favorite charity? Then what? Buy some cars, a new...
Read MoreMoms, Casinos and the Power of Positive Thinking
Today is my mom’s 80th birthday and we are at a local casino, celebrating at the slot machines. By the title of this blog, you might think that she hit the big one and is now a Mega Winner. She is, but not in the typical terms of a casino. Eight years ago, my mother was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Most people diagnosed with stage three of this...
Read MoreAction Comes Before Inspiration
We can plan and dream in our heads but we must be present in our bodies to take action, to move forward in our lives. A lot of people think they can’t DO something until they are inspired. They think if they wait, inspiration will come and THEN they will do that great thing they thought of. The truth is, action comes before inspiration. In yoga,...
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