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A Prayer of Thanksgiving

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

“With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; And in the midst of many I will praise Him.” ~ Psalm 30:109 Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you to offer thanksgiving for... A husband...who loves me and extends me immeasurable grace. A daughter...who teaches me about love and grace and who evokes the biggest smile on my face and heart. Babies...whom I will spend eternity with. Hope and peace...which grow in me more every day. Dog hair and the furry kids from which they fall...for they help make this house…Read more

Celebrate the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~Lao-tzu I’m a dreamer, a big picture fantasist. I’m good at the macro stuff. I find details yawn worthy. This is why I love a good set of before and after pictures. They don’t waste my time by telling me all the tiny little steps that went in to getting from point A to point B. They acknowledge and feed my need for the big picture. Even when the details are offered to me, I typically glaze right over them. In fact,…Read more
A Spirit of Playfulness

A Spirit of Playfulness

I've said before that I believe improving your balance can help ensure a long, healthy life. That is a serious statement. But, if you don’t bring any playfulness to your practice of balancing poses, you won’t see any improvement. As you try these poses this week, approach them with a smile on your face. Come in and out of them with giggles. Allow the lightness of play to transform your experience of standing on one foot. Vrksasana (Tree Pose) Begin in Tadasana (mountain pose). Slowly shift your weight to your right foot. On…Read more
Inspiring Our Kids

Inspiring Our Kids

Anytime I post a picture like the one above, my inbox gets flooded with "How did you get her to do that?" questions. And I can understand why. If you've practiced yoga yourself, you know its benefits are many - enhanced body awareness, increased focus, improved health and well being, an ability to relax and be still. Who wouldn't want those things for their kids? But, you also know that there are some hurdles to overcome. Kiddos, especially toddlers, have short attention spans. They might have other things they want to do. They…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