As the moon swells up with light in the sky, We too begin feeling fuller. Her energy over us can feel too strong or overwhelming at times but that can be transmuted into something productive. By evaluating yourself, centering, breathing deep, meditating or any other means of going within, and then simply deciding to embrace your own strength,... Continue Reading →
It all begins within (caring for mental health by caring for your entire being)
One of the biggest steps to healing your mind is to love your body.. ESPECIALLY through moments where you “don’t feel like it.” Move as often as possible, soak up the sun, feed yourself nourishing foods, soak in salty water, feel rain in your hair, dig your feet into the sand. Breathe deep. The more... Continue Reading →
Morning Mantra for Motivation
I am the master of my universe and change begins with me. I take credit and responsibility for what my life contains. I take credit for creating all that is to come. I am my motivation. I am my empowerment. I am my will and my drive. I am my own boss, management, and workforce... Continue Reading →
Waning moon energy
As the moon is waning we too may feel depleted. We may feel the need to withdraw, to pull inward, away from society, gatherings, or social media. Do not fight this, or force yourself to interact, or wonder what is wrong with you. Do not scream “But wait! Shit! No! I want to be energized... Continue Reading →
“You are the sky, everything else is just the weather…” What I do when anxiety comes a calling…
Just like we don't have to attend every argument we are invited to, we don't have to entertain every anxious or depressing thought that emerges. We don't have to be a prisoner to our thought patterns and worrying over hypothetical negative outcomes. We get to choose what we give power to, and if mental stress... Continue Reading →
What I’ve gained from yoga; my magical energy alchemy
As fucking amazing as it was to lose 40 pounds through my yoga practice, what’s been even more profound has been what I’ve gained. When yoga found me, it breathed a new life into my quest for my strongest, highest self. ( No pun intended, although we will get more into being high while doing... Continue Reading →
Why you need to stop, drop, and yoga.
Yoga noun (yo-guh) 1. a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. WHY YOGA: - To lose weight and build muscle - To keep your sanity - That’s all... Continue Reading →
What defines you?
We are not defined by the worst thing we have ever done, nor are we defined by the worst thing that has ever been done to us. We are not defined by our upbringing, by our circumstances, or by our failures. We are defined solely by what we have chosen to become despite these things.... Continue Reading →
Parents Need (SELF) Love, Too.
As parents, our words can be strong, but it’s the action that backs them up and ultimately gives them their power. Have you noticed how any time your child questions their worth or their capabilities, you are there instinctively, without forethought, to offer encouragement. Just a hint of self doubt from the lips of your... Continue Reading →
