Traditionally the spirit of this holiday season includes a desire to gift give to show love. I admit, this is my lesser need of the 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them but my preference to express and receive love has always been “acts of service”, linked with “quality time”. I naturally enjoy helping others. When someone does something helpful for me, and shares
Right Now. Pay attention. I’ve heard it many times from parents, teachers, and my own inner voice. Yes, I get easily distracted. Think “squirrel!”. The student who looks out the window in class, more visual than audio oriented. I hit “rewind” often. With the help of yoga I have learned to focus more on my presence in the moment. If I catch myself not attentive, I pause and refocus. Yoga Sutra 1.1,
Temple of Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand, named for the stunning way it appears at dawn as light shines upon it to reveal its magnificence. Change is one of our best teachers, encouraging us to grow instead of remaining stagnant. In younger days I ran from change. A new schoolteacher, friends, season changes, moving, you name it. I cringed, preferring predictability for comfort. I moved to Asia at 7 years old, crying
Let’s get Down and Up with our favorite yoga dogs! As we enter winter and our final month of 2024, let’s warm up our muscles and strengthen our bodies. I often see some who rush to get into these poses that I would rather savor and process as I am transitioning, feeling myself align and transcend. Remembering my early days as a yogi in Downward Facing Dog as I cringed hearing
I am often a history dissector before I write my blog, digging deep for a true story and its meaning in today’s world. Thanksgiving seems so simple. Find gratitude, share a meal and a table with others. But I think there is more. A Peace Party. History tell us of a feast in 1621 with our Native Americans and early English Pilgrims in Massachusetts. They shared knowledge and food, grateful for
I always dreaded leaving summer behind, going into colder temperatures and windy, darker days. When finally introduced to Aryurveda, the ancient Knowledge and Science of India, I understood why I felt different. Because I am Vata Dosha, predominantly made of more air and space, less fire, water and earth elements. I feel cold easily, have drier skin and hair, and windy days are not enjoyable. So, I need warmth, moisture
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a legal holiday reminding us to honor those that served for purposes of peace and protection for Americans. Originally known as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Later in1954 it became Veterans Day, more specific for its intention. My wish, my intention at Fusion and beyond is that we somehow pay it back to serve our Veterans, and their families, and all those who serve the public
Hands Planting The Seedlings Into The Ground November in SW Florida is quite predictable. Temperatures cool down, holidays are around the corner. We turn back our clocks then move forward, gaining another hour to jumpstart into a new season. Like the farmer who tills the field to Plant Good Seeds for a fruitful crop to harvest, we are recreating to manifest good things for you. At home, we clear out spaces
She was right! Exactly 5 years ago today, I met with one of my first long-term private yoga students who wished to get healthier in mind and body. She knows who she is (respecting her privacy) I send a BIG shout out to say, “thank you”. We formed a special bond during our 159 Private classes and 1 Reiki session. I’m so glad I Listened Without Ego as she shared her
Vibration of OM sacred symbol in Sanskrit Everyone has in some way been affected by the Sound of Music, the arrangement of sound. Some more pleasant, others not so much. Sound is powerfully personal. I am known to be sensitive. If sound of any kind is too loud, long, or busy, I feel uneasy. Unless I am going dancing, I need the quiet section. Think nail on a chalkboard. Preferring no loud