Intentions
Yoga has really got my mind working wonders. For one, it's a relaxer. It takes away any uneasiness I may have and it makes my mind focus on the present moment rather than useless bits of nonsense that...
View ArticlePrana
As a lover of the English language, I enjoy every opportunity that teaches me new vocabulary. As a recent yoga fanatic with extra time on my hands, I heard a word in class the other morning that was...
View ArticleYoga & Life
Yoga enforces a mind-body-spirit connection and encourages us to practice stillness and serenity, however, the correlation between yoga and life is, in fact, quite parallel. A key characteristic to...
View ArticlePass It On
There I was. A feeling of excitement came across me but I suddenly got nervous. I felt vulnerable, exposed, unsure. In the same moment, I realized what's done is done. There was no turning back now! I...
View ArticleMy Ten Commandments
After a lot of careful thought, trial and error, writing, rewriting, and editing, I believe that I have come to the final conclusion of what my own personal ten commandments are. I am going to make a...
View Article"Coming Back Stronger"
As I sit here on my couch on this absolutely perfect Sunday, I am joined with millions of other people who are tuning in to the opening Sunday of NFL football. The air is lighter outside and there are...
View ArticleBig Brothers Big Sisters
Do you ever think about making a difference in the life of a child? There are many children and young adults around us that don't have a book to read or a smiling face to play with. Some just need a...
View ArticleThe Worry Tree
It was a summer Sunday and I was away from my home house sitting for some relatives. I decided to find a church to attend for my weekly mass even though it wasn't my usual comfort zone church. I came...
View ArticleA Good Omen
As I got into my car the other day after work, I noticed a strange sight staring back at me from the hood of my car. I recognized the creature immediately as a praying mantis and felt excitement...
View ArticleTake Pride in How Far You Have Come
So, I might be having one of those "what am I doing with my life" days (or few days) where I decided I want to do more in my life but I'm not quite sure what. I can't tell you how much I anticipate...
View ArticleA Balanced Life
One of the most obvious concepts in my yoga practices as well as in life is that of balance. At times our lives seem to be constantly on the go, finding it hard to even catch a breath let alone a...
View ArticleFriendship Is a Special Gift
I am absolutely blessed with the best group of friends a girl could ask for. As cliche as that sounds, I am constantly reminded and always amazed at the strength of my relationships and the miles we...
View ArticleRain, Rain, Go Away
So, I hate bad weather. I have hated bad weather as far back as I can remember. If I know a storm is coming or I watch the sky turn from blue to darker shades of gray to black, I develop this anxiety...
View ArticleFear of the Unknown
Often times in life we are faced with a choice. Some, far easier than others. There are so many different mindsets we can choose to take in a situation faced with choice. We can take a chance, we can...
View ArticleGiving Thanks
For weeks I've seen it. Green trees. Bright lights. Sparkling ornaments. Christmas has apparently arrived early. But I must admit that it upsets me to see the packed catalogs, toy-filled store shelves,...
View ArticleGrabbing for Water
Today was quite a lovely Saturday. Not only was the sun shining and radiating across the blue sky all day, but I began my day with the alignment of my body, mind, and spirit as I dedicated 3 hours to...
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