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* Back from Kripalu Yoga Training
I thought I needed to disconnect. To let go. Gosh – that sounds pretty earnest, doesn’t it. I realize that so many of us hold on to the need to disconnect so much… What I found was a real opportunity to step back… and then take some delicious time for myself to help me…
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* Deciding to Do the Right Thing
Have you ever thought about doing something that you know would be a challenging experience, yet you feel it will also be one that gives an opportunity to learn about yourself and grow? In coming to the decision about doing this, you know you will have to face certain aspects of yourself and habitual patterns…
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* Ego 101
People around me are starting to ask questions about ego, what it means and how it has an impact on our spiritual journey. I was inspired to go ahead and publish my own insights , following Trini’s post this morning asking What is Ego?. Lets get the conversation going on this big and edgy topic.…
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* Your Breath is How you Live your Life
Do you know how are you breathing right now? Take a moment and simply notice your breath. Perhaps place your hand on your navel and the other above your heart. Notice the movement as you inhale and exhale. We breathe in and we breathe out. And for the most part we take it completely for…
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* Dealing with Stress and my Inner Teenager
On Tuesday I had a stressful day. A dip in the highs and lows of life day. It wasn’t surprising. I had some concerning news that took the wind out of my sails, and I developed a pressure cooker of a sinus headache. I was in a trough. I know how my mind and body…
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* Wake up and Be Curious
Sometimes the best ideas come to me just before I wake up in the morning. This morning I decided I will have a day where I am curious. People who are curious tend to: ♦ Transform everyday tasks into the interesting and find the extraordinary in the ordinary ♦ Engage more in the world and tune…
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* I’m Not Needy – I Just Have Needs
Every human being has needs. It is part of the human condition. We were born with them and will go through most of our lives trying to get them met. Over the years as a life coach, I have taken several courses in Non Violent Communication. In NVC, needs are acknowledged and embraced. There is…
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* Off the Path
In the pendulum of life … when we find ourselves off our path Remember every moment is an opportunity to re-commit Don’t let your thinking get you down and disconnect you from what matters most Remember you are not your thinking and the past is over Let go of the thoughts and come into the…
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* Inspiration – Your Season
I have been a follower of Ihsan’s poetry over at iithinks.wordpress.com and was delighted to buy and download his first book of poetry called Finally Back Home. While he is on vacation I wanted to share a haiku from the book, which really resonated with me and touched my heart and soul. In the highs and…
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* 10 Ways To Love
Originally posted on Kindness Blog: LOVE
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* She Let Go
If you haven’t come across this poem yet that Geena shared … check it out at Yoga With Maheshwari. She shares a personal story of letting go in the moment. May we all find our way to letting go. Namaste
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* Let Yourself Have Your Experience
Inspiring words for those of you experiencing some stormy waves today. “Just as the depth and stillness of the ocean lie hidden beneath the stormy waves on its surface, so the power of your essential nature lies concealed behind all of your turbulent feelings. Struggling against your feelings only keeps you tossing around on the…
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* Inspiration – Build in the Light
“If you build a house it takes a few days, a few weeks or a few years. And everyone can see the result. But when we create something in the spiritual realm neither you nor anyone else can see anything. So nothing is certain. Nothing is clear. And you become unsettled, uncertain and assailed by…
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* 4 Questions to Ask When We Get Annoyed
Recently, there has been some discussion going on between myself, Nancy at Spirit Lights the Way and Don at Candid Impressions. Its about what goes on when we are triggered and get annoyed. I thought I would share my perspective and 4 questions that can throw some light on might be going on. When we…
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* MM Moments
I was thinking about the little rituals and moments that I have during my days that bring me back into the present moment. We don’t need to go on retreat or drive to a studio for group meditation or yoga. Although it is really beneficial to have a formal daily practice, it can be difficult…
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* my path…
Originally posted on Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean: My path is the path of stopping, the path of enjoying the present moment. It is a path where every step brings me back to my true home. It is a path that leads nowhere. I am on my way home. I arrive at…