October - 2017

Less is More.

Some people look under their child's bed to make sure there are no monsters. Yesterday I looked under Eliza's bed knowing I would find a lifetime of cherished memories packed away gathering dust. Some I would choose to hold onto but most I would donate in hopes they would come back to life after spending years buried in the dark. It was my very own version of Toy Story, where the toys come to life after being liberated. The scope of letting go in my life is an enormous projec

A Doll Baby Step in the Right Direction

A baby step in the right direction is still a step, right? Today I donated 2 bags to AVDA. One contained Dylan's cherished tin toy collection and the other had a few of Eliza's dolls that I have been holding onto for...well, she's about to turn 21. I guess I was waiting for the just the right child to give them to when I realized that the perfect little person is probably someone I don't even know. As I pulled up to the AVDA drop off, I was tempted to pull the dolly out for m

"It was an honor to stand beside her."

I would rather have feedback than flowers. It tells me I'm making a difference. On the last night of the Unfolding Your Wings 200 hr teacher training, Caroline had students gather around in a circle for closing ceremonies. She started by acknowledging my efforts as her assistant in the TT. I was den mother, crisis counselor, excursion coordinator, hotel liason, yoga teacher, practice coach. Much of this was done behind the scenes. She acknowledged every detail, she honored my

Comfort in the Quiet

It takes my breath away when the universe puts us exactly where we belong. In a million years, I would not have picked this 5 star pish posh resort for my last few days in Bali, yet here I am EXACTLY where I need to be. The long driveway should have been my first clue. There's no hub bub. As you enter the lobby you can hear a pin drop. Where are the cool surfers? Why isn't anybody wearing yoga pants? What have I done to myself? Having spent a month at Soulshine I got quite

Sending Rainbows from Bali

They say,"When the going gets tough, the tough get going". My definition of "going" is either yoga, baking or writing. If I was at home, I'd be in the kitchen making my vegan chocolate chip cookies. I haven't done the morning practice this week due to reinjuring my rib surfing so I've been listening to my body and doing my yoga off the mat with a walk or some quiet time. So I find myself here seated in front of the laptop I asked Dylan to order so I could write when I "needed