I fit the demographic. I have become very angry when something did not go exactly as I anticipated. I have vented frustration on a person in a service job. I have corrected someone because they were not following the rules. For the past two weeks I have spent a lot of time thinking, reading, listening … Continue reading Am I Karen?
Tag: Self awareness
Awareness
Trust the Whisper
In yoga we talk a lot about release. For me 2019 has been the year of release. There have been so many times I thought I was done only to find myself in another round of letting go of expectations, a false sense of control, old thoughts, beliefs, stored emotions, ignored pain, people, groups, pets, … Continue reading Trust the Whisper
Love Potion
Every notice that in stories that when someone acquires a love potion, it is to attract or bring back someone that does not “love” the asker. Think about it, would you really want to capture someone that does not love you? If it was possible to make someone love you, there would be less music, … Continue reading Love Potion
Lemonade for a Type A
The past 10 weeks have been a big bag of lemons. I have been dealt challenges that I could not ignore. Being a Type-A, I usually deal with distress/loss/pain by doing more, moving forward. Not this time. I realized that I had two options, feel sorry for myself or FEEL. I took to my mat. … Continue reading Lemonade for a Type A
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
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
