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Mama on the Mat

Mama on the Mat

There is no doubt that my yoga practice profoundly affects my parenting. When I take care of myself on the mat, I’m better able care for my daughter and the little man growing in my belly. My practice also slows me down, allowing me to be present with my family. But, I’ve also taken one of my favorite yoga practices off the mat and adopted it in my role as mama. I always begin my own practice and all classes I teach with an intention. I decide upon it while I’m centering and…Read more
A Chronic Sense of Urgency

A Chronic Sense of Urgency

For many years, I lived with a condition best described as a chronic sense of urgency. My schedule was so full that I was always on the go. When I wasn’t physically running from one place to the next, my mind was. While I’m happy to say that my regular routine no longer activates this disorder, I have occasional “flare-ups” when the day’s schedule is too full. And when I am battling a chronic sense of urgency, I act as if everything is an emergency. Something as simple as going to the store…Read more
The Patience Muscles

The Patience Muscles

When I would complain about having to wait for something as a young child; my mom would say, “This is an opportunity to strengthen your patience muscles.” I’m sure it’s an expression I will use with my daughter, too. And, when she asks me to show her where in her body her patience muscles are, I'll likely point to the back of her legs. Most of us spend much of the day sitting. When we do make time for exercise it is typically with a walk, run, swim or bike ride. All of…Read more
Just Another {Mother’s Day} Weekend

Just Another {Mother’s Day} Weekend

Poor AE spiked the strangest fever this weekend. I was terrified when I saw the digital numbers on our thermometer reach heights previously unseen. Even with fever-reducing medication, poor girl rocked a temp of between 102 and 103 for most of the weekend, despite a complete lack of any other symptoms of illness. But, a fever that high is enough to make one feel rotten. And, my arms are still the only place she wants to be when she doesn't feel well - day and night. So, while my Facebook and Twitter stream…Read more
I Need Your Help!

I Need Your Help!

What a week it has been for examining our differences! From parenting choices to same-sex marriages, it's been a week to stick your flag in one side's camp and shout it from the rooftops. I've said before, I don't have a problem with people having convictions. I have quite a few of them myself. But, my heart hurts when cruelty accompanies convictions. And, if all you do is watch the news, you'll think the two are inseparable. While I know love is God's nature, it doesn't appear to be our human nature. When…Read more