There are endless amounts of movies, books, studies, workshops, and the like that delve into what happiness really is, and why humans are seeking it. And I've been eating them up. It began when I watched a documentary called Happy, focused on what makes a variety of people happy all over the world, ranging from high-power … Continue reading Happiness all over
Splish Splash, I was takin’ a bath…
This week, I tried a floating/sensory deprivation session. Let's talk about it. I won't pretend I wasn't slightly terrified of getting nude and enclosing myself in a giant box filled with water and darkness. But I had a gift certificate and figured I would likely never have bought myself the opportunity, so I had to try … Continue reading Splish Splash, I was takin’ a bath…
Reflections & Resolutions
December is closing up quite quickly, don't you think? Suddenly we sprint around, making last minute decisions on gifts, picking up extra shifts to make a little extra cash, go to all the holiday parties, and burn the candles at both ends, hoping to see everyone and please everybody. But then there's this pending date … Continue reading Reflections & Resolutions
Just a Few Waves.
I've been struggling lately. Thoughts of suicide permeating my thoughts, paired with an overwhelming sense of loneliness and brokenness. And I didn't want to live there any longer. While my brain doesn't process things "correctly", I wanted to take whatever steps I could to help get myself out of this rut. So I scurried off … Continue reading Just a Few Waves.
Build or Break: What do you choose?
Hello again! It's been much longer than I like between blogs, but its a manifestation of a greater issue I've been dealing with in the last few months: taking care of myself. I'm an overly sacrificial person. It's true. Putting others in front of myself comes naturally, but I don't do it in a healthy … Continue reading Build or Break: What do you choose?
God only knows…
I saw the film "Love & Mercy" yesterday, which was a biography on the life of Brian Wilson, leader of The Beach Boys. The film was amazing; I had no idea Brain Wilson suffered from mental illness. HIs condition was exacerbated by those around him. He was so unaware of his sickness that he didn't … Continue reading God only knows…
#ilovemybuvvers
AJNA--Listen to your inner instruction. You are all the answers. My Lululemon mat has this quote at the top, always reminding me of the true goal of yoga; not to become a new person, per se, but to return to who I was created to be! Coming back to my mat, stripped of all the … Continue reading #ilovemybuvvers
The Yoga Challenge
Yoga challenges and yoga selfies are incredibly popular as of late. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you'll see I like to participate in monthly yoga challenges. I'm aware that I may have clogged your feeds with pictures of myself in various poses, and I apologize if that causes you any grief; however, … Continue reading The Yoga Challenge
Stillness
Sheesh, it's been a busy week. Classes, work, visiting old friends in Flagstaff, family time, working out, an amazing hike, and of course, some yoga. I won't pretend I've been a model yogi in this week. My reactivity flared up, eager to be annoyed by small things and passing comments. I was hurt, agitated, sad, and … Continue reading Stillness
Equanimity
So.... I joined the group of tattooed people today. While I wanted a tattoo for a long time, I was terrified; my body would never be the same. It would never be "pure" again, as I liked to joke with my friends. Then my beautiful friend Barbara reminded me how my body changes daily … Continue reading Equanimity
BeGolden 