The feeling that we have not done enough, that we don’t deserve to take time to take a break, and to relax, is one of the main factors leading to overwhelm and exhaustion. And it’s easy to go there – we all have so much to do. Yet even on the very last day of […]
Category: Authenticity
Living Joyfully: The Need for Sanctuary
We all need space. Space for the inner life, for creativity, for sanity – space to unwind, space to be ourselves. This is a deeply felt need today, touching lives all over our planet, affecting all beings, a need reaching far beyond any one person’s story. And yet it is our individual experiences that make […]
Living Joyfully: “Just Kind”
Dear Friends, One of my favorite teachers, Nischala Devi, shared a story from her early days on a committee in the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She was advocating for more involvement from women, and her suggestions were being met with harsh criticism by one of the male members of the team. At one point, […]
Living Joyfully: The Power of Choice Points + a Story with Wings
Hello Everyone, There was a time in my life when I didn’t feel nearly as strong as I do today. There was a time in my life when I was bullied and harassed so much that I sometimes doubted if I wanted to go on. I turned inward, into my own shell. There was a […]
Living Joyfully: Is the Current Moment an Obstacle? Or a Life Practice
Hello Friends, Take a moment, before you read on, to just notice the present moment. Are you breathing? Are you okay with it? Are you feeling rushed and hectic? Or calm and still? Whatever this moment is like for you, just pause and be with it. That’s all. Ok. So what did you notice? Because […]
Living Joyfully: Many Blessings + The Alchemy of Transformation
Hello Friends, I’m inspired to share this splash of beauty today, as we welcome the New Year. Pausing to contemplate beauty is one of the best Yoga practices available to us. It expands both mind and heart. It reminds us of the bigger picture, and of the best this world, this life, has to offer. […]
Living Joyfully: No More Waiting
Hello Friends, Remember all those New Years resolutions that never amount to anything? Aside from the question of whether you’re just being cruel to yourself, consider this. If you’re having trouble manifesting what you truly want, it may be time to take a look at what you’re using for your anchor. In Advanced Energy Anatomy, […]
Living Joyfully: Exploring the Upper Limits
Hello Friends, Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to hang on to good feelings? For one thing, our brains are hardwired to cling to unpleasant experiences (in order to analyze and avoid them) and designed to let pleasant experiences pass through. (Sad but true!) To compound this conundrum, most of us have […]
Living Joyfully: Priority = Authenticity
Hello Friends, Today I’m writing from the beautiful Red Mountain Resort in St. George Utah. It’s a beautiful morning – clear skies, birds singing, fresh, sunny air. This is the view from my room. I’ve always been kind of a shy person. But I am excited to teach this retreat, along with my friend Mary […]
Living Joyfully: Telling the Microscopic Truth
Hello Friends, One of the most important contributions to living joyfully is our ability to connect, meaningfully, with other beings. While we are taught addition and subtraction in grade school, most of us did not receive much education in understanding how to form and maintain meaningful connections with those around us. Through no fault of […]
