This week I had the honor of teaching four sessions for the Tennessee Arts Academy for music, art and theatre teachers in the state. My charge was provide tools to encourage mindfulness and stress reduction. Each session had a different theme and purpose. I thought carefully about the ways these techniques could benefit the teacher … Continue reading New Opportunities, New Growth
Book Review: The Signature of All Things
I loved this book! “The Signature of All Things” will now be in my top 10 favorite list. Alma Whittaker was a tall, big-boned, intelligent women who was encouraged to be smart, to study and to have strong opinions. She enjoyed conversation and enjoyed expressing her opinions. She went on adventures. She was an expert … Continue reading Book Review: The Signature of All Things
A Broken Arm, Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde and Dog Trainingo
Blue Heelers (Australian Cattle Dogs) are smart, high energy, alert, protective and loving towards their “herd.” They require lots of exercise and training. They can be aggressive towards other dogs and strangers. They are not ideal for condo living. I have read that it can take four years to train one. I have found this … Continue reading A Broken Arm, Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde and Dog Trainingo
How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
Yoga teachers talk a lot about returning to your breath and staying present. This week has really tested my willingness to do both things. Breaking your arm as an adult who lives alone is a challenge. It is easy to wallow in self-pity and just sit in bed and cry while eating potato chips and … Continue reading How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
Letting go is scary
In the last two weeks become brave enough to finally let go even of some relationships even though the loop inside my head that was yelling things like: Scary! Security! What if (blank) happens?What if you fail? And the scariest of all: you’ll be ALONE! I jokingly say I’m a girl who can’t say no. … Continue reading Letting go is scary
Book Review: City of Girls
"Anyway, at some point in a woman’s life, she just gets tired of being ashamed all the time. After that, she if free to become whoever she truly is.” Set in a theatre in New York City in 1940’s, this is a book that celebrates strong women and the girls learning to be strong women. … Continue reading Book Review: City of Girls
Maybe Whitesnake had the answer
I have stumbled on a truth that I am holding close, considering, weighing, observing. I know it is true. I heard it come out of my mouth to a close friend over dinner. It is reoccurring. I thought I had outgrown it. In the words of the great metal poets: “Just another heart in need … Continue reading Maybe Whitesnake had the answer
Align your actions with your ultimate scenario
Believing that something is possible before it is reality is dreaming. Directing your energy and action towards the dream creates reality. Today I taught yoga outdoors. The play list was a symphony of birds chirping. My view was a lake and lots of green. After yoga, I took a walk around the lake where I … Continue reading Align your actions with your ultimate scenario
Thoughts weave reality
Thoughts weave themselves into reality. What if you spent the week seeing how you view the world? I am. I love teaching yoga. I used to think I would never commit to teacher training. I loved my practice and didn’t feel the need to change. One day I received an email about an upcoming teacher … Continue reading Thoughts weave reality
Thoughts Manifest
What we focus on is what we manifest. So why not spend the week focusing on the beauty in the world? The things that light you up. What is uplifting. What can be shared and given to others. Here are my Monday thoughts: 1. An out of the norm grounding, morning flow. I’m still thinking … Continue reading Thoughts Manifest
