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Advent…Active Waiting

Advent…Active Waiting

“Active waiting means present fully to the moment, in the conviction that something is happening where you are and that you want to be present to it.” ~ Henri Nouwen For so long, I've disliked waiting. But, advent has always been the exception. I love advent! And this year, the Lord is teaching me a lot about waiting in general as I eagerly, actively await the celebration of the Christ child’s birth. How do you feel about waiting? What does advent teach you about waiting in general? I thought I would share what…Read more

Delayed Gratification…Purpose in Waiting

I’m a fairly even-tempered mama. My road to motherhood wasn’t easy. For a long time I feared I wouldn’t be able to have children. So, when we hit the inevitable bumps on the behavior road, I try to respond from a place of gratitude that I even have AE to travel this road with. But, there is one very normal toddler behavioral obstacle that seems to push all the wrong buttons for me. AE wants what she wants, when she wants it - which is always NOW! If she asks for a snack,…Read more
All Twisted Up

All Twisted Up

While life can often leave me feeling all twisted up, there is great benefit to be had from the conscious practice of twisting poses on the mat. Not only are these poses beneficial for the spine and the musculature of the back, they also stimulate the abdominal organs and improve breathing. Bharadvajasana (Seated Twist or “Splat” Pose) Place a bolster or two folded blankets behind your mat. From a seated position on your mat, take your feet to the ground in front of your mat. Slowly begin to move your knees from side-to-side…Read more
Inspiring Calm…Teaching Yoga Relaxation to Our Kids

Inspiring Calm…Teaching Yoga Relaxation to Our Kids

"Calm down!" "Take a deep breath!" "Relax!" "Settle down!" Words like these spill from our lips on a regular basis. Whether directed at our kids or other adults, they rarely have the desired effect. In fact, they often set into motion the opposite response. The person we direct them at gets more stressed or more worked up. Why is that? I think the answer to that question can be found by looking in the mirror. When I ask myself what I'm feeling when I use those words, it's no surprise they are so…Read more
{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual, inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.  Read more