Practice of Letting Go

According to Google, there are anywhere from 40 to 16 to 5 steps or ways of letting go. I first heard this idea of measuring experiences with steps when I was a young child. Even then I knew one size didn’t fit all. My steps were not the same length as my older brother’s any… Read More

Hope for what’s Coming

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is the fourth note in this series on Happiness, and today we are to explore hope. Check out Happiness, Doing & Love, if you missed the earlier editions. Merriam-Webster defines hope as a feeling of expectation… Read More

Love is Love is Love

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is the third note in this series on Happiness from the perspective of Transparent Alignment. Today we explore love. Check out Happiness & Doing, if you missed the earlier editions. It shouldn’t be a surprise that… Read More

What are you doing?

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. This is part of 2 or a 4-part series exploring happiness from the perspective of Transparent Alignment. Let’s dive into DOING. What are you doing? If asked when I’m NOT doing what I am “supposed to be… Read More

Are you happy?

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. In my life, I’ve learned that modern humans have no shortage of things to do. However, I’ve also noticed in my coaching and teaching, that many of these to-do list things lack the potency to cultivate joy… Read More

What is generosity, anyway?

In case you missed it, this is a continuation of last week’s message, Can you accept help? regarding generosity and what I learned as a result of being in need. This month marks the 11-year anniversary of my bicycle accident and the rebirth of my self. To re-cap, the “Rules” I learned sounded something like… Read More

Can you accept help?

I was taught that being a good person meant I was to help others, generously and freely. In fact, I learned that it was BETTER to offer help than to ask for it, and way better to offer it than to need it. I learned the “Rules of Generosity” and practiced them often. It’s probably… Read More

I see YOU!

I see you! No, I’m not playing Hide-and-Seek and, honestly, I’m not stalking you. Well, maybe a little on FaceBook :). What I really mean is that I want to see you. I want you to feel safe enough to let me (and others) see and know the real you. I want you to know… Read More

Have you had your play today?

I take a daily (almost) vitamin. I eat right and sleep consistently. I try to pay my bills on time. I’ve recently reduced caffeine drastically, and as a yoga teacher, I’m pretty active. I do a lot of things RIGHT. But finding time to just play is still a practice. What does that mean anyway,… Read More

INVITATION to Authentic Connection

I have just returned from a weekend away. A weekend retreat for inspiration and connection. I’ve been offering these types of mini-retreats for four years, three trips of which have included an over-night stay at Fox Haven Farm, a local destination in Jefferson, MD. I started offering the retreats, much like the Yoga classes and… Read More

A Home Coming

Nine months is how long it took for me to gestate each of my three kids (actually Seiji actually opted for the 10-month plan, without approval, mind you!). Nine months is the time it took for me to craft, write, research, defend and publish my Doctoral Dissertation. Nine months is the length of many Yoga… Read More