Navigating Transitions with Resilience and Grace
Along with pumpkin spice and apple everything, fall brings the start of many seasonal transitions. First, it’s back to school time, then the change in weather, and finally we shift into our fall and winter holiday seasons. As the weather starts to cool, you may notice a slight shift physically. Perhaps you’re a tad congested. […]
The Power of Finding Your Tribe
A few weeks ago, I attended the 2022 Central Iowa Women Lead Change conference. It was a wonderful event filled with inspiring presenters and opportunities to network and connect with other women. Throughout the two days, the speakers touched on various topics including how to build confidence, the power of fun, creating boundaries and joy, […]
Rest for the Weary
Over the past year, I have been practicing the art of rest and what it means to feel fully rested. Although this may sound like an easy journey, it has been challenging for a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher like me. Over the years, I have placed a lot of self-worth on my ability to […]
Let Go & Get Grounded
As the autumn winds creep in and the summer glow fades, it seems Mother Nature is once again reminding us to let go instead of holding on. To trust that after a period of rest, new growth will appear. This change in season is an invitation to come inside and pay attention. You may have […]
Love & Belonging
Do you feel disconnected, untethered, or adrift? Have you lost your community or opportunities to make meaningful connections? Do you miss your in-person group classes and events? I have felt this way many times over the years, even before COVID and the world of Zoom. As a young girl, I craved being included. I wanted […]
Practicing Grace
Last month I introduced you to my thoughts about Why Resilience Matters. Resilience is your ability to withstand or recover quickly from setbacks or difficult conditions. We observe resilience as masculine (yang) energy. Cultivating resilience offers many benefits, and I have discovered it is a better path for my journey than the pursuit of happiness. […]
Why Resilience Matters
“Put One Foot in Front of the Other” and “One Day at a Time” are the mantras I have said to myself many times over the past year. Like many others, I have felt stuck, ready to give up, and wanting to scream at the world because of the fear and pain in my heart. […]
The Joy of Play!
Hello summer! Summer is a time for sunshine and laughter, gathering with friends and family, and making time to rest and play. It is a season many of us look forward to, thanks to longer days, warmer weather, and fresh food. BBQs, family vacations, farmer’s markets, parades, and reunions can all be ways to enjoy […]
Managing Change…How to Be Resilient
Stability. Comfort. Peace. As humans, we are often resistant to change. So when things change, and they have changed A LOT over the past year, it may elicit strong feelings of fear and resistance. We know change is a constant. Nothing stays exactly as it is. Nothing. It is the only thing in life that […]
Rest – Just for a Minute (or Two)
Do you remember your parents telling you “I’m just resting my eyes for a minute”? I would catch my mom or dad at different times throughout my childhood sitting upright with their eyes closed while the lunchtime news (or favorite afternoon talk show) was on TV in the background. When I was young, I didn’t […]
