I love language. I love words and their use. Sometimes my brain, however, takes the written word and weaves new application; both reading and …
The Tiffany Tunnel of Life Read More »
It was probably something someone said.. or it was my own thoughts bouncing around – but I started thinking about my desire to control (people, …
The Hubris of (Imagined) Control Read More »
Ok -I admit it. I have feelings of vanity. I struggle with letting go of the image of my physical self. I say this not …
Vanity, Humility and Just Getting Over It Read More »
Yes – you read that right. One week after teaching a yoga class at Elmwood Correctional Facility I hear “M” advise other women in the …
"Just F*&@%ing Breathe! " Read More »
I love vegetables. There are times when just standing at the counter with a pile of freshly rinsed vegis and my favorite knife can be …
Comparing Myself to Others – Eating appropriately Read More »
It starts off small, a little WANTING, a little attraction, then desire just this side of obsession. That is how it began for me. My …
Non-Excess, Desire and Cravings Read More »
My heart is tender yet greedy; she is sensitive but grips tightly to what she desires. So strange to take captive what my heart admires as …
Letting Things IN While Letting Them GO Read More »
That’s right – come to a rest, put your pencil (keyboard, tablet, device, list, or other “have to do”) down and breathe. Going going going, …
Just STOP it!!! Read More »
Mark Twain said that “Humor is tragedy plus time.” And I say “THANK GOD!” Looking back at my life before recovery and my life early …
Asset or Liability? It depends on who is asking. Read More »
Many years ago I was on that treadmill of creating lists of things I would do differently (“on your marks, get set, GO!”) in …
Resolve to Love and Forgive Read More »
Guest blogger Jean Campbell from the Transformational Power of Yoga telesummit team shared this post with me. I feel uplifted each time I read it. …
You Are Amazing Read More »
I have vivid dreams. Many are just sequences and stories- others are events and may be entertaining. Some of them, however, provide insight and guidance. …
Being Guided Home Read More »
Change of any type is unsettling; moving is moving for sure. There is pause for review, there is the process of deciding what to keep …
Moving is moving -place to place in home OR heart Read More »
When saying NO means saying YES I am learning to have more boundaries. I know, kind of late in the game to be acquiring this …
Freedom As The Result of Boundaries Read More »
We were heading to Maryland to teach our October S.O.A.R. ™ training. I was chatting with a woman in the waiting area near our flight, …
Loss, Service and Gratitude Read More »
Free Online Recovery Conference September 28 through October 2, 2013 This second Online Recovery Conference starts SOON! Join by signing up online before the first …
Recovery Two Point "O" Read More »
Many Paths One Destination 2013 This weekend was filled with companionship. It began with the Many Roads One Destination event on the 14th and on the …
Weekend of Recovery and Community Read More »
I was speaking with a friend the other day and she boldly asked me that question: “Who is your teacher?” She was talking about yoga, …
Who Is Your Teacher? Read More »
A short time ago Darren Main invited me to his home in San Francisco to be interviewed for his podcast “Inquire Within”. He skillfully asked …
Podcast Interview with Darren Main Read More »
I spoke with a woman yesterday whose son now has nearly half a year clean and sober. Her relief and pride were palpable. He is …
Community Will Lift and Sustain You – in the rooms and on the mat Read More »
