What is the time in our lives as single professionals? Just a waiting period before marriage? A purgatory which some may never leave? And if/when one does marry and build a family, what to make of all those years? Self-discovery, at times, self-destruction. Soul-searching, soul-crushing. Was it just a dream? (Or a nightmare?) Did it … Continue reading Life as a Single Young Professional
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A Shopkeeper’s Prayer
This morning I went to an outdoor mall to buy new glasses. I came straight from a doctor's appointment so I got there 30 minutes before opening. I figured I would kill time somehow. Then I saw the shop keepers and managers coming to open their stores. As a small business owner myself, I imagined … Continue reading A Shopkeeper’s Prayer
New Glasses, Fresh Perspective
The first time I got glasses as an adult was a major event for me. Because I was self-conscious about how I looked in glasses, I had worn contacts ever since I needed glasses for more than just seeing the blackboard (age 12). Then in my mid-twenties I had an eye condition that necessitated that … Continue reading New Glasses, Fresh Perspective
TBT: The Backstory to My Story
I started writing the year after my father passed away. I had written poems and songs since I was a kid, but these writings were different. They expressed a voice inside of me that I only became introduced to after the sudden passing of my father in the Fall of 2006. I had always been … Continue reading TBT: The Backstory to My Story
The Unpredictable Nature of Creative Flow: Fear I Won’t Have Anything to Blog About
Sometimes I fear that I won't have new insights and therefore will be left with nothing to blog about. Usually I end up having insights and/or experiences within a few days of this fear, and when I don't, I just accept (or try to!) that creative flow is unpredictable and has a mind of its … Continue reading The Unpredictable Nature of Creative Flow: Fear I Won’t Have Anything to Blog About
Resistance to Yoga, Then Once I Start I Don’t Want to Stop
Often I feel too tired, unmotivated to do my morning stretches/strengthening exercises. In the event that I simply do not have the time I reschedule for another part of the day, or simply miss doing them altogether. But those mornings when I feel the resistance and then choose to do it anyway, I inevitably get … Continue reading Resistance to Yoga, Then Once I Start I Don’t Want to Stop
Fresh Perspectives From Yoga Practice
One of the benefits of doing yoga, or performing any stretching and strengthening exercises, is the mental shift it provides. When I do yoga in the morning, it provides a foundation for my day—not only with regards to helping me align my spine and engage my core in my day-to-day tasks, but it also leads … Continue reading Fresh Perspectives From Yoga Practice
Open Palms, Receiving Heart
As I sat in meditation—as per my previous post—I kept my palms open, resting on my lap. I focused my intention on letting go and receiving from my environment, rather than seeking to act on and control it. A few moments later I more deeply realized: life is a gift, my daughter, working with my … Continue reading Open Palms, Receiving Heart
Yoga Poses Precede Sitting Meditation
In my yoga instructor training, I remember learning that yoga poses were part one of yoga, part two was sitting in meditation. First you relax, let out your jitters, get flexible—then your body can sit comfortably for long periods of time and meditate. Well, this morning I experienced just that. I had done yoga for … Continue reading Yoga Poses Precede Sitting Meditation
Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
This afternoon I spent my lunch break taking my daughter to the doctor for a sick visit. I was grateful that the doctor could fit her in at the time I requested. When I returned, my co-teacher asked me how she was doing. I was grateful that she cared about my daughter—her former "student"—but I … Continue reading Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
Mindful Nuggets 