Bringing sweetness to life
On Mindful Relating Last night, the kids started to get a little upset as I showed no signs of slowing down my work. I was immersed in a flurry of typing, determined to wrap up my day’s work. I was this close to finishing – just one last push away from satisfaction. But of course, […]
Coming down from a high
Riding southbound on the Metro North Hudson line, I am gazing out the window and watching an incredible sunset with picturesque white, fluffy clouds. The Hudson River glistens and sparkles with the reflection of the brilliant sunlight. I feel as if my insides are sparkling and shining just as brilliantly as the water in the […]
Reinvigorating life within us
A spark of connection—is how life comes rushing back in. Perhaps at whatever age you are, dear reader, you’ve been at your job for decades, maybe 5 years. Maybe there are things that you’ve been practicing that feel as if life has left it, the spark is gone; painting, yoga, writing, walking, speaking. How can […]
What’s holding you back?
If you haven’t said this to yourself or someone hasn’t said this to you lately, then let me tell you You are good. You are food. You are powerful. You know what is clear and good for you. You have a unique contribution. You are worthy of respect and love. You are worthy of a […]
Finding Authenticity and Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos
Finding Authenticity and Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos: Closing 2024 and Looking Towards 2025 It’s a rainy Thanksgiving, and I’m spending it alone. While family beckons, the allure of solitude and the responsibility for my aging dog, Astro, hold me here. This year has been a whirlwind, a doozy of burnout and betrayal, leaving […]
Retreat Dominican Republic
“Refuge and Restore” Yoga and Meditation Retreat Boca de Chavon, Dominican Republic with Shawna Emerick & Amy Soucy April 12-19, 2025 SIGN UP NOW Ki-Ra Resort As the winter chill sets in, transport yourself to the warmth and serenity of the Dominican Republic. Join us, Amy Soucy and Shawna Emerick, for an unforgettable yoga retreat […]
“Thanks to Impermanence, Everything is Possible”
By Thich Nhat Hanh “Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible.”-Thich Nhat Hanh When I read that quote for the first time last week, I laughed out loud. How truthful. How difficult it is to feel sometimes. I invite you to go back and to read last week’s blog around the mantra, “A state, not […]
Fear makes the mind flustered
“Fear makes the mind flustered.” I heard myself say this during a session with a private client recently. And it’s true. Fear makes the mind narrow in its view and lessens in its abilities. One cannot see choices when fear takes over. The sense of agency tends to get lost and a person can feel […]
I’m not failing, I’m recalibrating
This is the mantra that popped into my head as I was feeling down, embarrassed, and ‘less than’, about the fact that I did not have a blog made for this week (yet!) and that I was so behind with things; even just cleaning our bathroom. Just as fast as that negative thought of “you […]
The Magic of Retreats: What I Continue to Be Shown About Them
The way that Amy and I run retreats is truly like no other out there. I’m not bragging, but drawing from my experience from this past weekend’s “Savor Simplicity Retreat”. It was incredibly transformational for myself and all present. {Next year July dates are in the books, reach out to me!} You see, both Amy and […]