Month: May 2023

We extracted ourselves from the issues related to our new property managers enough to take a walk. Bob saw a white lilac bush in full bloom. We stopped and marveled at its beauty.

From that moment on, I let go of the stress and shifted into gratitude for the gorgeous day. One thankful thought lead me to several others. By the time I taught both of my evening classes, I felt in full bloom also.

Can you extract yourself from your issues? What can help you shift toward gratitude? Ki to Happiness lets the simple beauty of nature bring out the attitude of gratitude.

E.Jean Carroll won her court case against the former president as the anonymous jury found him guilty of sexual assault and defamation. The findings and the reparations of nearly $5 million reward her with some measure of justice. That doesn’t begin to offset the vast life changing trauma she survived, as she lost her job for coming forward, after having lost her ability to engage in partnership and reproduction as a result.

The overarching message to all perpetrators is that no one, not even the former president, gets away with illegal behavior. It may take decades, but with perseverance and legal representation, truth wins. Even if $5million is chump change for a bombastic wealthy person, justice sends a signal that truth prevails.

How persistent are you willing to be in your search for justice? Can you stay steadfast in the truth of what you have experienced? Ki to Happiness stays committed to truth and persists in pursuing justice.

When I was a kid, I tweaked my right knee. Through yoga practice and chiropractic assistance, my knee has been strong and functional, pain-free for most of my adult life. On Saturday afternoon, I felt it misalign.

With assistance, it is realigned. I soaked out the inflammation from it and my whole body with three Epson salt treatments. 3 bags of Epson salt, 3 twenty minute baths in 3 consecutive days and I’m fully functional, realigned, strengthen and pain free!

What might 3 soaks do for you? Could you allow yourself 20 minutes for three days in a row to tend to any inflammation in your body? Ki to Happiness suggests experimenting with 3 soaks.

For our 21st anniversary we got bikes. As we took our first ride, one community member showed up and took pictures of our maiden voyage. When we returned, our son took his turn, jumping on my bike and riding with his dad.

Such delight to see my 74-year-old husband light up like a child with his child, now grown, beside him. His stroke did not impair his ability to stay balanced or otherwise propel himself forward. Just like riding a bike, his muscle memory kicked in as he rode.

What lights you up like a child? What do your muscles remember? Ki to Happiness lights up sharing the delight of others, like riding a bike.

Yesterday, amidst teaching two classes, giving two adjustments and conducting a full private session, our plans for the afternoon changed. Good communication diminished the stress of the needed changes. Letting go of the outcomes, all parties were able to stay in the flow of truth.

My truth included that I needed to take care of my body after offering my services. Bob’s included that he needed rest, not an adventure. Our community’s truth is that they’ve got our back, helping us with our challenges with property management, which has changed 4 times in 9 months of renting here.

How good at you are communicating? Can you both speak your truth and listen to other’s? Ki to Happiness appreciates good communication as it helps reduce stressful situations.

My clients and students reached out to me with their needs. Sometimes I’m at a loss so I must reach out to a greater resource. Together, we can all reach out to the great resource of the Higher Power.

My understanding of the Higher Power includes that it will guide and direct us in the right way. We are to be the hands and feet of that Higher Power to bring about resolution of those needs. In these ways, we embody the awareness that we alone can do what is necessary, however, we cannot do it alone.

Where do you turn to when you are at a loss for resources? Who turns to you when they are at a loss for resources? Ki to Happiness reaches out and is reached out to in this world of Oneness,

Today’s full moon in Taurus will be eclipsed by the sun. For those who are uninformed, and unprepared, it could be a day, emotional upset, as surprising unconscious material comes forward. When we are informed, we are empowered and can prepare.

Yoga practice gives us space and time in which we can work with our unconscious material regularly. Bringing our issues into consciousness, we can shine our light on the dark places within. Accepting ourselves, we can choose to change.

What emotions are coming up for you on this lunar eclipse? What practices can help you change in the direction of making it easier for you to accept yourself? Ki to Happiness feels content, accepting life on life’s terms and staying current with needed changes through daily yoga practices

May the Force be with you on this May 4. This morning’s weather shift from warm and dry to cloudy and wet, came with the force of nature. Bright lightning illuminated the skies just before loud long thunder rumbled our whole building.

Two of our three cats went running for protective hiding. Our third cat stayed with me, meditating and praying, able to withstand the force of nature. It invigorated my practices, and my appreciation for understanding weather.

What understanding helps you avoid hiding away from nature? How can you utilize this day to broaden that understanding? Ki to Happiness is with the Force of the One in All.

Amidst these astrological energies of reflection and revision, some progress may be occurring. Like dried beans, there’s a need for sorting and soaking before applying heat for cooking. While it may not look like much is going on in the pot, slow food is more nutritious than fast food.

Yoga works on us so slowly, sometimes it’s almost imperceptible. Forcing the body into postures may result in injuries, just like forcing meditation or prayer practices may result in mental and emotional resistance. Slow, steady application to the principles of yoga, puts a stop to these hindrances as stated in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

What progress are you experiencing slowly? Can you feel the deep work evolving you? Ki to Happiness eats slow food, steadily practices yoga, and feels hindrances falling away.

For a period of time between the apparent movement of planets directly, each will stations in standstill before appearing to retrograde. It is a pause. In our busy lives, filled with tasks, we often don’t have a chance to allow for such.

Yoga teaches us to breathe consciously. As we do, so, we notice there is a pause also between in breath and out breath. Becoming comfortable with that translates into being present with what is.

How comfortable are you with standstill? Can you allow a moment to pause between inhaling and exhaling? Ki to Happiness stands still and breathes.