One of the most incorrect expressions, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It taught us to pick up our shield to deflect harmful words by another and shake it off. Words we hear or speak may help or harm us, make us invincible or small, feel loved or rejected, and so on. Then there’s, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say
The Universe isn’t testing you.It’s teaching you to trust.Throughout life I have had to accept change and in my younger days resisted mentally and emotionally. Things changed when my parents told me they were moving to Northern Virginia from my hometown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania after I graduated from high school. I felt dis-comfort mentally. I had a great group of friends, love and my house and town. Virginia seemed
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose, under heaven, opening verse of hit song in 1965 by the popular band, the Byrds. Relating to ancient yoga philosophies, this reminds me of Dharma, our law and nature of things, and Aparigraha, the practice of acceptance without expected outcomes, to trust in the universe’s plans for us. I selected this verse as I have greatly struggled to find
The yin and yang symbol represents harmony, when the duality of yin (black) and yang (white) with a dot of the opposite color, intersect to balance the other’s energy. Every June in America, we honor the positive, masculine influences in our lives with Father’s Day. The harmonizing Yang Energy Forces to balance our feminine, Yin energy. In eastern philosophy when we fuse the opposing forces, we make us more whole.
Tapas Time! In Spain this is known as time to have light bites, warm or cold. In yoga philosophy our third Niyama means “heat” in another sense. Our internal heat is needed to purify and detoxify our body and mind and to keep our spirit glowing like a heart warming fire. Tapas is our drive, our passion, the fire within to be disciplined and get things done that are necessary. With
Fusion enters our 12th year! That’s right, it was also on a Monday, March 31st, 2014, that I excitedly opened our doors for our unique way to explore wellness and restore with Fusion Yoga & Wellness. Your other home, your sanctuary away from home. I said to myself with faith, “if I build it with pure intention, they will come”. And you did. Thank you! I practiced then and now, the
A lie just feels wrong. I remember the guilt I still have today from when I was 7 years old. I hid something from my mother for a dumb reason and didn’t admit I knew where it was when asked. When I found out someone innocent was going to take the blame, I put it back when she wasn’t looking. Still deceptive. I did not feel like I “got away
Our beautiful planet’s vulnerable Wildlife Kingdom Meet, Mr. Miyagi, my sweet water bound Betta friend for the last 10 months. He’s my first pet since losing my favorite cat of 17 years, Kitty who lived through what felt like Nine Lives for both of us. I may not have dogs anymore but relate to the connection we have with our other “family members”. Sounds silly, but I love Mr. Miyagi
Ever feel a bit more moody with a full moon or a lunar eclipse like we just experienced? I do. Our moonlight and our bodies shift as the moon’s surface darkens or glows from reflective light and location with our sun. We both react to the gravitational pulls and the changes in light we receive. Our earth is covered by about 71% water according to NASA, of which about 96% is
Our Mr. Froggy mascot is always seeking wisdom (a gift from my dear friend Tammy) As I write this blog as I do always, I begin as a Wisdom Seeker. I must find interest in the topic, research for truth, attempt to experience personally, then simplify and share any wisdom if welcomed. If it doesn’t interest me, I usually go no further. If it does, look out as I can