Daily meditation is a part of my self care toolkit. It took me a very long time to develop a regular practice because I thought there were rules and “perfect” ways to meditate. I resist rules and know perfect is bunk. The goal is to quite your mind and relax my body, not find perfection. … Continue reading Monday Meditation
Tag: spirituality
Facebook in the Morning
It was 5 a.m. when I opened Facebook to pull up a yoga warm up that had been posted in a private group the day before. Seeing that a friend that rarely posts was on top of my feed, I paused to read. “Have you ever noticed that when you are about to type a … Continue reading Facebook in the Morning
Valley of Shadows
Free from all old stories I've been toldI walk through the valley of my own shadowGajumaru performed by Yaima Most weekdays I listen to inspirational music as I get ready for work. Last week I was listening to a friend’s playlist when these words grabbed me. I have listened to this song every day this … Continue reading Valley of Shadows
Mantra Monday: “I’m not sure I trust you, but I am willing to try.”
I bet that for the last week, month, two months, six months, year, or year a half everyone one of us would describe a period of time as a struggle. Life is hard right now. It is especially easy to focus on fear, strife and decisiveness and not on the fleeting joys of daily life. … Continue reading Mantra Monday: “I’m not sure I trust you, but I am willing to try.”
Mantra Monday
I allow myself to release all that no longer serves me. As humans we tend to stuff emotions so we do not have to feel anything even slightly uncomfortable. When emotions try to surface, we stuff them down with food, drink, drugs, binge TV, extreme dieting, anger, shopping and other activities that actually harm the … Continue reading Mantra Monday
Rhythms
January mornings are cold and dark, particularly at 4:45 a.m. After Alexa wakes me with her daily alarm, I cuddle with the pup before getting out from under the weight and warmth of blankets to feel the full force of the chilled air. I quickly change into my yoga clothes before going downstairs to bundle … Continue reading Rhythms
My Lady of the Lake
I awoke early on this cold, wet, windy and lonely Christmas Eve morning in Tennessee with a strong urge to go to the nearby lake for a sunrise walk. The day was only going to get colder, wetter and lonelier, so I put on my boots and stadium coat, grabbed the dog leash and treat … Continue reading My Lady of the Lake
PURPOSE
I just deleted another email from a well meaning soul offering a workshop to help me find my purpose. I smiled as I hit delete. I once would have considered this workshop. I remember wishing someone would just TELL ME my purpose. I thought it would make things so much easier. Now I’m glad I … Continue reading PURPOSE
The Yoga Cowgirl 