-
* All Things Change
All things arise Suffer change And pass away. This is their nature. When you know this … …you become still. It is easy. The Ashtavakra Gita We spend so much time and energy avoiding the way life actually unfolds, and most of the time we are unaware that we are doing this. We have…
-
*If I Had To Do It All Over Again
This poem was shared at a time of reflection during my Kripalu YTT500 Module. It really brought lightness and a fresh perspective to a time that could have been pretty serious and intense. Nadine Stair lives in Kentucky. Age 85 she was asked what she would do differently if you got to live her life…
-
* Beyond Ego
Time for an other exploration into ego 101 based on my personal experience and reading. Ego has come about as a reflection of how others responded to us as babies and young children. All of us come to adulthood with a self image and how we view ourselves. Yep – we all have an ego.…
-
* Life is like … British Rail
We all know life is a journey. We get on, we ride and we get off. Although we hope it will go smoothly, we realize that it will likely have its highs and lows. There are surprises, accidents and delays as well as adventures and moments of joy. People join us and then get off at…
-
* A Question that Makes me Pause
At the beginning of my journey of self exploration into awakening … there was one question that was most helpful for me. It helped me find my own Middle Ground – that place where I could let go of thinking, judgment and blame. Where I begin to relax, accept the way things are and find…
-
* Become Aware of Silence
“When you become aware of silence, immediately there is that state of inner still alertness. You are present. You have stepped out of thousands of years of collective human conditioning.” Eckhart Tolle What a great reminder that we can be more than beings of habit and conditioning. Becoming the witness to this inner still alertness,…
-
* Inspiration – Impact
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” …
-
*Kripalu Inspiration Haiku
This is a haiku that I wrote and shared at the graduation ceremony of my 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu. ~ In life’s pendulum The highs and lows of being Seek Self in the waves ~ Find your Middle Ground The mother ship is calling Kripalu Center ~ Yoga skills and tools Challenged…
-
* Haiku – being
I am heading back to Kripalu today for the last module in my YTT500 hours yoga teacher certification. Last time I was concerned about letting go of social media and doing the right thing. This time I am looking forward to fully embracing the special time there and will be on a social media retreat. I leave…
-
* I am Woof!
“The human says, “I love myself” or “I hate myself.” The dog says, “woof, woof,” which, translated means I AM MYSELF. I call that integrity – being one with yourself.” Eckhart Tolle…
-
* Inspiration – Voice in our Head
“What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.” Eckhart Tolle When we are able to step back and notice our thoughts, beliefs, judgments, its good to know that we are on our spiritual journey. After all, for so…
-
* This Path we are on
“This path doesn’t always hug the ridge tops; it often falls into deep canyons, sometimes moves along the waterways, across the valleys, deserts, and the tall peaks of your inner self. Its direction may not always seem clear as you venture into the wilderness within.” Charles Breaux from “Yoga Gems” edited by Georg Feuerstein Being…
-
* Behind Every Label …
Behind every label is … A need to resolve complexity A drive to know and understand An impulse to feel secure in that knowing A sense of comfort when feeling in control When we label people however, it brings … A distancing from the rest of the person’s qualities A withdrawal from our humanity Closed-mindedness…
-
* Everything is Passing
As I stood outside in the misty dawn at Kripalu I noticed the emerging colors of Fall and the ghostly calm that comes at the beginning of a new day. A thought came to me softly and gently … “Everything is passing”… Like the mist …. my time at Kripalu … the day ahead ……
-
* Insights from my Kripalu YTT 500 Teacher Training – Mod 4
When I was at Kripalu last week I met amazing teachers from the world of physical therapy, structural therapy and nursing, as well as wonderful yogis who teach and inspire a diverse range of people. You don’t have to be fit, flexible and under 40 to do yoga or enjoy all its benefits! But it is important…
-
* Soft Landings and Reflections
It is taking me some time to fully transition into being home. Stepping out of my daily routine and into an inspiring and nourishing environment feeds the soul… And it brings a new perspective on things I have taken for granted. It feels like I am seeing things with new eyes. So interesting on so…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Find Your Middle Ground 