Tag: self love
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Acceptance
We go through life with the heavy burden of so many expectations. Expectations for ourselves. Expectations of others. Expectations for what we think this moment should be…what it should look like. Buddha reminds us, “Serenity only comes when we trade expectations for acceptance.” On our yoga mats, expectations can creep in as frustration when we…
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In the Chaos
This time of year can be magical. The holidays, the laughter, the scent of hot cocoa in the air… it can also be a time of chaos and stress. So many things to do, so many people to see, so many hats to wear.…. Not enough time, not enough patience, not enough you to go…
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If you…
If you… drank all the coffee this morning, chose chips instead of salad, and watched Netflix when you should have been sleeping; If you hate your job, and haven’t exercised today; If you didn’t meditate, pray, or you haven’t spoken your truth out loud yet; If your house is a mess, there is laundry piling…
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Noble Silence
(My thoughts after spending 24 hours in noble silence. No speaking, electronics of any kind, books, music, etc.) Silence. How could something that which is nothing be so intimidating? I was scared. I was excited. I wasn’t sure if I was ready. I watched the clock. The hour appeared. And then… there was… space. Space…
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A Moment of Connection
Tenderness. Support. Understanding. A mother-daughter connection more ancient than time itself. A moment of shared energies, hearts, and love. I. See. You. It’s the little things… —V
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Mind Matters
Shapeshifter, you haunt me. At times you are an energetic puppy demanding my attention. So many things to do! You want to toil and balance all of the spinning plates. You tell me everything will be okay, everything will be perfect, once we do all-of-the-things, buy all-of-the-things, have-all-of-the-things. At times you are my most hurtful…
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Morning Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice with a View
Fresh air, stunning scenery, boundless skies… My body. My breath. My soul. It’s the little things… —V
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Hello World!
I’m on a new journey. I know where I’ve been, but I’m learning to not look back. The past does not define me. Yes, I walked through it, but it’s not who I am. I let the past pass through me like a fond remembrance of an old friend. I know I have a future,…
Joy and Soulshine 