Being Here, Now, with Hearts Full of Love

I’ve been feeling unusually stressed lately. In exploring “why”, two root causes revealed themselves. With several literal stacks of books to read for my doctorate project, looming papers to write, trying/struggling to teach more yoga, wanting to...
An Ode/Invitation to Grace

An Ode/Invitation to Grace

I feel SO blessed to be in a wonderful circle of friends who are family, and family who are friends! In reflecting on what makes them so amazing, the word that came to me is “Grace”. Grace is a gift, free of charge, that loves and celebrates you just as you are....
Balance Brings Bliss

Balance Brings Bliss

How do we measure success? How do we find it? Are those different? For instance, it’s been 7+ months since my memoir, Falling into Love: The Transformative Power of Community, came out. Thus far, we’ve made ~3% of what we spent to self-publish it...
“Running” From Our Sweetest Selves

“Running” From Our Sweetest Selves

Have you ever had something you couldn’t let go of? Or were terrified of what it would mean to not _____? Even when it wasn’t joyful, life-giving, or loving? Maybe even limiting, unhealthy, or hurtful? I have been a runner my whole adult life. As in from 1998-2020, I...
Awe Makes Awesome

Awe Makes Awesome

I take our dog Biscuits out about 20 times a week, which is fine by me as I use the time to both enjoy fresh air and play Words with Friends. The other day though, a voice whispered, “don’t play. Just be.” So, with the cold wind blowing and rain...