Finding Peace Every Day, in Every Way

Today is world peace day. Peace is such a beautiful thing and feeling. Both within oneself and in harmony with those around us. For me, finding peace in the chaotic world around me is more easily attained when I am at peace internally. One thing that’s been helping me find that inner peace recently is…

It’s Not Easy Being Green

I received an unexpected shock yesterday while watching Instagram Stories. Someone I follow who is loudly and proudly vegan posted a story about how they were planning to throw their Beyond Burger packaging in the garbage until a housemate encouraged them to recycle it. So they walked outside and recycled, taking the extra step put…

Who’s In Control?

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius I have a bad habit of letting outside circumstances get the best of me. This cold I'm recovering from is a perfect example. Last Wednesday I received an alarming text from my parents concerning the health…

Try the Opposite

Do you ever wonder what will happen if you do the opposite? What if instead of cussing at the person who cuts you off in traffic, you wave and smile at them? What if instead of getting frustrated at your partner for not doing what you asked, you ask them how you can help? What…

I Will Be Light

How do you describe darkness? How do you describe light? Sunsets are one of my absolute favorite things about living on this earth. I watch as many as I can, from my roof when possible. As much as I love sunsets, it's the descent of twilight and the gradual darkening that I relish. Darkness only…

Birthdaze: Coming to Terms with the Passage of Time

My birthday has always been weird for me. From the beginning of July, I start feeling strange. A little restless. Concerned by the fact that another year of my life is about to be over. finding space I don't really like my birthday. It tends to be a stressful day for me. I feel like…

Revel In Life

I was having breakfast on my patio the other day when I noticed a particularly enthusiastic bee buzzing around inside a flower. He was really rolling and tumbling all around the petals, coating his already pollen laden legs with even more of the gold powder. trying to make space His movements reminded me of my…

Don’t Be Offended By Ignorance

I have always been a problem solver and quick to offer advice when I encounter someone with a problem. And I can be pushy about it! Teaching yoga has helped me learn how to not attach to the reception of any advice or instruction I give. I receive much more satisfaction when I give freely,…

You Need To Let It Go

Summer is here! I can tell by all the kids out of school, my plants needing more regular watering and my A/C system acting up like it does every year. I like to sleep in a cold room, 72 degrees. This morning I woke up and could hear the system running but the thermostat said…

Controlling the Crazies

Writing has been an important part of my life ever since I learned to put pen to paper. As enjoyable as it is, it is often difficult. Even writing that is meant to be relaxing, like keeping a journal. But now, I feel I have finally figured out how to make writing as therapy work…