I’ve always appreciated physical space. I grew up in a lovely two-story house. Perhaps that’s why? But I think it’s more than that. As a yoga instructor and wellness coach, I appreciate a space as an opportunity to set the mood. To set a tone. To invite reflection, and inner peace. My favorite place to … Continue reading My Obese Aura
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Morning Musing on Mamas and Papas
My parents gave me the ingredients. But I choose at what temp and for how long it cooks.
Not This Time
Emptiness sets inFear of being left begins All the good feelsWhat’s the big deal It can be taken away in an instantI’m anything but invince– able I’m crying so hard insideBut my eyes, they stay dry No matter how much I tryI can’t kick the habit How do I feel safeHow can I win a … Continue reading Not This Time
Diva in Disguise
Diva in DisguiseYou watched as I headed to(ward) my demiseThe tears would have filled my eyesIf I knew but HOW to cryYou told me I took up too much spaceSinged into my soulI can't eraseDon't make TroubleMake sure you fit—in—I surely wasn't born to winFor every time I needed spaceYou said "Be Careful" Just in … Continue reading Diva in Disguise
Libra’s Scales
I love using my Libra-inspired love of symmetry to edit the photos and videos that I make. My whole life, I’ve used this skill AGAINST myself. Perfectionism. Orthorexia. Fear of not fitting in. Now I’m channeling my gifts to produce beauty; instead of subjugating beauty to harsh judgment. I’m on the road the healing, y’all.
Spiritual Glasses
https://youtube.com/shorts/8-rd798P2K8?feature=share Baby giddy as she puts on glasses for the first time and can only now see her mother clearly. Maybe this is what spiritual enlightenment is like. When we get the right perspective on life, we CAN be truly happy Maybe now we’re just not seeing LIFE as it supposed to be seen But … Continue reading Spiritual Glasses
Holding Space
When you wake up in the wee hours of the morning with memories of your father doing laundry and/or watching CNN at 3 amWhen your 3 yo daughter cries to you the previous day she doesn’t want to go to school When you cuddle her so tight And you can tell afterwards that helped her … Continue reading Holding Space
Multilingual Soul Speak
They say bilingual children start speaking later but when they do, they speak with fuller, richer language. Or similarly how quiet toddlers that speak later at times start off speaking with full sentences. I feel like I am multilingual in a sense. I speak academic, I speak 9-5 job life. But I also speak spirituality … Continue reading Multilingual Soul Speak
Part of a Movement
I used to see my ideas as my own. Inspired by a spiritual realm—but my own, coming to me alone. Now I see how others in my inner and outer circle are going through a journey similar to mine. It makes me feel less like I am promoting my ego when I do something—like a … Continue reading Part of a Movement
Self-Love and Religious Observance: Are They at Odds?
If we have the divine within us, why did I grow up following religious rules at the expense of my own self-love? I'm not saying that I should worship myself. I am not saying that I AM G-d. But I have a piece of G-d within me. The kind of religion I grew up with … Continue reading Self-Love and Religious Observance: Are They at Odds?
Mindful Nuggets 