Insights come to me at what appear to be the oddest times. But is there really an odd time or is it that we're "in the space" to see, hear or feel it? If one takes the position that "right here and now" is the perfect time, then the space where we are is perfect. Today I did my Yoga practice on our dock. With a background of birds chirping, the wind light enough to keep the bugs at bay and making me really work on holding the balance postures, our resident mink swam from the dock to the big rock to watch as my dog fell asleep by my mat. My awareness zoomed into the increased tension in my … [Read more...]
Have a Heart
Have a heart: It's February and of course the month we often focus more closely on the heart. In my own journey, it is an eye-opening realization that the people who are truly happy are the ones who are authentic and work from a place of unconditional love. It begins with self first, then they radiate outward to others. It matters not how much they've got, their pedigree, their school, business or how many degrees they have. While achievements and heart-warming accolades are wonderful in themselves, they can be empty unless realized through an open heart and sense of “oneness” or connection … [Read more...]
Rejoice and Renew
Welcome to 2013! What do you want for this coming year? More confidence, vitality, or more connection with people? Perhaps inner peace or greater self-awareness? Maybe lining up your actions to match who you really are? What "new and good" things do you want to renew from 2012 and take with you into 2013? What small to grand things will you rejoice over from 2012? How do you rejoice...what does that look like for you? In 2013, one of my top goals is to designate the space (meaning the time and place) to experience "self", the inward journey of being more present and centred. Truly … [Read more...]