Back from retreat and right into new duties as studio manager for geoYoga– on top of some other big changes. Things can be pretty scary sometimes, can’t they? However: I am encouraged by my students and friends, those I meet on the path, to be strong, to remember that all things are temporary, and thatContinue reading “Courage”
Category Archives: Inspiration
The Lion’s Roar! (In Which The Author Abandons Hope and Allows The Present Moment)
I have abandoned hope. Not to worry- I’m not despairing, and I’m not like, “giving up on life,” or anything like that. It’s just this: I’m forsaking hope, and its cousin, fear, and its nerdy cousin, obsessive planning (he wears a pocket protector, I think). You’re shaking your head. What’s wrong with hope? Don’t we wantContinue reading “The Lion’s Roar! (In Which The Author Abandons Hope and Allows The Present Moment)”
Poem: Your Other Name by Tara Sophia Mohr
In keeping with the Halloween theme, this poem is inspiring me today. {With thanks to the author, Tara Sophia Mohr, and to Elena Brower, who so often inspires me in her classes with poems like this one.} Your Other Name If your life doesn’t often make you feel like a cauldron of swirling light – IfContinue reading “Poem: Your Other Name by Tara Sophia Mohr”
Poem: “Beannacht (Blessing)” by John O’Donohue
This week, just a little poem to share with you. It may be helpful to know that a “currach” is a type of Irish boat. The author (since deceased) wrote these lines for his mother. You can find more information on O’Donohue’s life and work at http://www.johnodonohue.com. Beannacht – For Josie On the day when TheContinue reading “Poem: “Beannacht (Blessing)” by John O’Donohue”
Yoga Poem: “Now I Become Myself” by May Sarton
Part of the pleasure of being a teacher is getting to share concepts, readings, bits and pieces of essays and poetry that echo something I feel in my soul. I ran across this poem recently and have been inspired to share it with some classes. Although I don’t know that the author considered herself aContinue reading “Yoga Poem: “Now I Become Myself” by May Sarton”