Having been a kid who did NOT enjoy P.E. or sports, it warms my heart to see articles about schools offering Yoga as a P.E. option. The only part of gym class I ever liked was gymnastics, and, I admit, square dancing. Still, I dreaded that hour as so many students do. Thinking I was not athletic because I didn't do well in games like dodge ball (really? how many of us … [Read more...] about Namaste
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Building and Seeding……….
There is so much going on in the world to be thankful for and happy about that I refuse to be frightened or angered by the news about viruses, terrorists, politicians, etc. This morning, I am thankful to modern medicine and Dr. Murray Rosenbaum for (in the doc's words, not mine) a PERFECT cardio ablation preformed on Mitch 2 days ago. If you or someone you know, struggles … [Read more...] about Building and Seeding……….
How to Cultivate More Happiness and Joy
Good morning. Happy New Year and here it is Vegan (Feast) Thursday again. I am in the middle of a good read in this month's Yoga Magazine....about a 21 day vegan challenge. Yoga and a plant-based diet go together like...peanut butter and jelly---or lettuce and tomatoes. "Ahimsa," meaning non-harming, is the first of the five yamas (guides to enlightenment). While not … [Read more...] about How to Cultivate More Happiness and Joy
Warning. This Image May Hit Hard.
As you all know I haven't been doing a whole lot of blogging lately. Mostly because, as I said a few weeks ago, I am a little tired of "hearing" myself and I want to do more learning and more listening before I start spouting again! Meditation each morning with Mitch and Ms. Roxburry has been a great way to begin each day. Guided meditation helps set an intention and today … [Read more...] about Warning. This Image May Hit Hard.
Got 24?
This was the quote on my desktop calendar yesterday: "The moment you think only of yourself, the focus of you whole mind narrows, and because of this narrow focus, uncomfortable things can appear huge and bring you fear, discomfort, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by misery. The moment you think of others with a sense of caring, however, your mind widens. With that wider … [Read more...] about Got 24?