Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. -- Dalai Lama I showed myself compassion by realizing that at least in Winter, I just cannot go and stay for days at my mom's. I don't sleep well. It's stressful. I know what these visits mean to her, but I also know … Continue reading January 2022
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Clearly wrapping up 2021
Every New Year's for the last few years, I think to myself, this year will be better. Every year seems worse than the one before that! I started detailing all the stuff that's happened in the last five years, but truly, it just sounded whiny to me. It's never been all bad, and I absolutely … Continue reading Clearly wrapping up 2021
Becoming Clear on who I am: November 2021
As you become more clear about who you are, you'll be better able to decide what's best for you -- the first time around -- Oprah Winfrey I love the above quote. Being clear on who you are, what your values are, what feels right for your body -- it's a journey, to be sure, … Continue reading Becoming Clear on who I am: November 2021
A Clear Conscience: October 2021
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.-- Steven Wright My conscience is usually pretty clear, and it's clear that my memory isn't always great -- except when it is. Mostly I chose this quote because it made me laugh. I get what he meant, but it's my blog and I'm spinning … Continue reading A Clear Conscience: October 2021
Look Inside to Awaken: September 2021
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.-- Carl Jung It's funny how stuff from Carl Jung aligns with Yoga Philosophy, and yet, apparently, despite some Yoga practice, Jung absolutely felt Westerners shouldn't practice Yoga (there's a lot of interesting blog … Continue reading Look Inside to Awaken: September 2021
Breaking Clear Away: August 2021
Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. -- John Muir I know that it's a privilege to be able to go away on vacation, and I very grateful that it was my privilege to finally … Continue reading Breaking Clear Away: August 2021
Food for thought: July 2021
To keep the body in good health is a duty . . . otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. -- Buddha I see it all the time: people saying eat what you want because if you don't you're going to regret that you didn't enjoy yourself. I'm not … Continue reading Food for thought: July 2021
Clear Your Mind . . . : June 2021
. . . and the rest will follow When you get a good workout in, you feel good for the rest of the day. It helps clear the mind. -- Reggie Miller One of the things I do first thing in the morning is practice Yoga. I have only missed one morning in the last … Continue reading Clear Your Mind . . . : June 2021
Let’s be clear here: May 2021
I love this quote below: Sometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead.-- Mary Pierce Often times things aren't clear. We don't always know why things happen the way they do -- maybe not in the moment, and maybe not ever. Setting goals … Continue reading Let’s be clear here: May 2021
Don’t Hurry!: April 2021
If you're racing, you probably do want to hurry! If you're not, there is enough hurry in our world already. Slowing down can have great benefits, too. All things will be clear to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident -- Livy I made sure not to hurry my fitness after … Continue reading Don’t Hurry!: April 2021
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