It’s been a while since I’ve written a post here. And honestly, this feels like a fitting place to begin again. Not with something polished or profound, but with something that’s been on my mind lately. I recently took a yoga class built around the idea that life is rarely black and white. There is […]
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As we step into the new year, I’ve been reflecting on the beauty of fresh starts. Normally, I’d have a clear vision for the year ahead, but things feel a little murkier this time. And that’s okay. Despite the uncertainty, I’m embracing the opportunity to start anew. Starting over is something we do all the
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This morning, something unexpected happened. A friend helped me do squats with a barbell—something I hadn’t tried in a long while because of a bad knee. To my surprise, I could squat low, pain-free! It was such a small thing, but for me, it was a huge win. It got me thinking about how we
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about bringing more playfulness into my yoga practice—and life. It’s so easy to get caught up in approaching everything with a serious mindset (totally me…). But what if we embraced a little more curiosity and lightheartedness? This reminded me of something that happened earlier today. I was painting my
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Life has a way of shifting when we least expect it. Recently, I’ve felt loss in different areas of my life. Someone I really cared about moved away. My beloved dog passed away a couple of weeks ago. And there have been significant changes at work that have left me feeling untethered. On top of
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It strikes you in odd places, And at unexpected times. Engulfs you like a tidal wave As heartache’s redefined. And it’s bound to knock you over, And it’s sure to grind you down. It strikes you in odd places, Makes you feel you’re gonna drown. So take shelter where you find it; Seek refuge while
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Mindfulness meditation and related contemplative practices are pervading the culture, and that’s a wonderful thing! As more and more people in various communities learn to practice well; as they learn how to acknowledge and transform their suffering, their whole community will benefit. If equanimity comes to define the character of enough people, the entire culture
Mindful breathing can serve as a bridge, one that connects body and mind. When your psyche and your physical body are alienated from each other, you are not at your best. Perhaps your body is in the room with someone you love, but your mind is somewhere in the past or future. In that state,
If you wish to know joy, I recommend cultivating the habit of standing at a slight remove from yourself. What does that mean? If we can figure out ways of detaching slightly from our own ego, we can view ourselves more objectively. We can become an internal observer of what’s going on, rather than a
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People often talk about their “bucket list;” the things they want to do, accomplish or experience before they shuffle off this mortal coil. But what if we each flipped that script and each of us created our own reverse bucket list? By this I mean, instead of looking forward to what you haven’t done yet,
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