Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving and Beyond

As Thanksgiving approaches I’m reminded that it’s that one day when we are asked: “What are you thankful for this year?” Since I was a young girl I’ve always wondered why we need 1 special day out of 365 to stop and reflect on what we are thankful for.
When I teach yoga, I always [...]

Back to Your Senses Sunday: Take a Walk Outside

On a recent Saturday, before the cold came in to town, temperatures climbed into the 60s. Clouds were dark, heavy and carried rain. That is until around 3pm when the sun peaked out from behind the clouds just as I decided to grab my windbreaker and head out for a walk on the [...]

Friday Quote: Is Opportunity Knocking? Don’t Just Sit There, Go Get the Door.

“Even when opportunity knocks, a person still has to get up off his or her seat and open the door.” - Author Unknown
Opportunity knocked a few times this week, and as a result blogging took a seat on the back burner. But as a result of some of the opportunities, I’ll be back next week [...]

12 Positive Choices For a Monday Morning

I have no desire to move mountains, construct monuments, or leave behind in my wake material evidence of my existence. But in the final recollection, if the essence of my being has caused a smile to have appeared upon your face or a touch of joy within your heart…then in living-I have made my [...]

Mind vs. Body: Never Give Up and Adventures in Rock Climbing

My heart pounded and sweat dripped down my face. “I can’t go anymore,” I told myself, as I pressed my body closer to the wall, my fingers sliding off the slim hand holds. “I’ve got you!” Michael yelled 50 feet below. I looked down. Big mistake. I looked up, only [...]

Getting Back to Your Senses

Note: This article originally appeared in my September newsletter and serves as a great introduction to the direction of this blog - more to come!

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. - Oscar Wilde
As a cool fall breeze whips past my face, the scent [...]