Month: January 2022

Bypassing the convention of homeless junkies on our corner, I kept chanting as I walked. My song blended well with their jams, keeping rhythm with their beat. Soon I was deep in the woods, cloaked by mist, surrounded by trees.

I made it to my sacred spot. The earth seemed to have shifted since my last time there. Tree limbs were down exposing the sky as if I walked into it, not the woods. I sat in the mystery of change, loving what I could.

When we’re you last in your sacred spot? Has it changed or have you, or maybe both? Ki to Happiness loves the mist and the mystery.

During my quiet dark practice this morning my three cats suddenly got very excited. I followed them to see unusual life here in our urban setting. An insect crawled along the inside of our neighbor’s suite. Then a 3 legged raccoon dashed down 47th toward us and kept going.

Like my cats, I appreciate the other lifeforms. They all remind me I’m of the earth. Taking the metaphoric medicine they offer, I’ll be exploring the other side of windows and dashing about on my intact hind legs today, grateful to share my existence with cats, raccoons, insects and you, dear reader.

What lifeforms do you share your life with? What medicine do they offer? Ki to Happiness takes her medicine.

I arrived late to the social media party. I resisted the hype as a non-digital native. Then about 10 years ago it became clear that if I didn’t participate, Hatha Yoga Center would fail.

In my commitment to continuing to offer tradition unbranded yoga, I joined the basic platforms and began interacting with this unfamiliar realm. Like you, I’ve had mixed experiences. Overall, I have been amazed by the magical strangers and soul tribe here, even as the hackers and scammers attempt to pollute the potential.

How has your experience been on social media? Are you finding overall the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Ki to Happiness has extended her yoga practice to include participating in today’s world this way.

A few years back I was facing what seemed to be a hopeless circumstance. I started feeling that hope was another of the deadly sins. I had a desire to face reality head on, without the luxury of hope, which can turn into denial, fantasy, or delusion.

As a triple Aquarian, hope had been my heartbeat. Like Pandora and her box, no matter how stinky the contents, I kept looking for light underneath the gadflies and rot. In hopelessness, I turned my attention away from searching for light and instead emptied the box. As if light were seeded in the box itself, recently it’s started Glowing.

What is your relationship to hope? How have you dealt with times of hopelessness? Ki to Happiness hopes your hopelessness disappears in the Glowing.

Adjusting to the demands presently upon me, I find my life has a new shape. Assisting Bob in every class in addition to teaching my full schedule shifts my priorities. Working privately with my clients remains at the top of my list, as my writing resumes a spot farther down.

Riveted to the daily efforts begins with my practices. Each moment crackles with attention. There’s no time to get myself in trouble. It’s just what I’ve always wanted.

What have you always wanted? Are you willing to let your life take a new shape in order for it to occur? Ki to Happiness isn’t messing around.

When the wisemen saw the star light shining in the east, they set out from their various locations to find it. Bringing gifts from afar, they traveled in the direction of the light. Frankincense, gold and myrrh befit the tiny newborn embodiment of the light, insuring health, protection and prosperity.

Last year this day’s observation was occluded by the insurrection at our nation’s capital. Today in observance of this anniversary let’s recommit to the guiding light in our lives having been blessed with the sight to see it!

When did you first awaken to the guiding light in your life? What humble gifts do you have to offer it? Ki to Happiness gifts my mornings to the Light of consciousness.

My body hums in this new year. I’ve watered my little chunk of Earth and tended it’s soil with right movements, stillness and nutrients. I awaken and roll into my practices in which I deeply check in.

In the month since Bob’s stroke I’ve released the trauma of partnering him thus far. With the great assistance from HYC community, family and friends, I’ve been able to care for my body-mind enough that my spirit vibrates throughout. I even resumed revision of my memoir.

How is your real Real Estate? What does your Earthy self need to feel the vibration humming through all us all? Ki to Happiness occupies her Real Estate completely.

The snow has melted and turned into rivulets, flowing toward the sea. The crunchy ice no longer inhibits our movement outside. While it is still cold, it looks completely different.

Inside, my practices melt any frozen feelings. They turn into rivulets of guidance flowing me toward the ocean of Oneness. This fluidity feels like freedom, enabling me to choose my choice ever more consciously.

How free do you feel? Are there any frozen feelings that need to thaw? Ki to Happiness stays fluid with yoga.

Bob successfully taught his first full class after a month of recovery from his stroke. I demonstrated the postures he is uncomfortable with as I will until he’s comfortable again. We have a new system in place, adapting to the new year on the new moon with new needs.

We celebrated by watching the movie, Don’t Look Up. In yoga postures, we regularly encourage practitioners to do just the opposite. After seeing the movie, I will continue to encourage us to look.

Have you checked out Bob’s return to teaching yet? Do you have your new systems in place? Ki to Happiness says ”things are looking up when you are.”

Our new year is now graced by a new moon in Capricorn. This year will end similarly. As such, the time in between is best spent renewing old systems.

Bob Smith resumes teaching today. His renewal includes a new system of having me demonstrate postures as he continues to heal from his stroke 4 weeks ago. My system of practicing yoga adjusts easily to this need.

What systems would you like to renew? How can you adjust? Ki to Happiness looks forward to new systems, adjusting to the demands of this new year.