Month: April 2025

While traveling, I had some technical difficulties. I managed them well enough, so you could know HYC classes continued without me. I even found a temporary solution and a tech assistant for my return.

We met yesterday after my morning practice. In 70 minutes, we quit, having made no progress. Then, I checked one more time and found the issue to be resolved.

How does your yoga practice sustain you as you are dealing with difficulties? Do you notice an increase in patient persistence?Ki to Happiness steadily applies the principles of yoga to modern life.

Bob’s evening class had light attendance. As I participated, I especially appreciated the time and space in which to be gentle with myself. Without stress, I followed his general instructions, enjoying the ritual of tending to my physical body, the temple of my spirit.

As we sat for Pranayama and meditation, my spirit felt at home in its good enough temple. Pain free, strong and flexible I breathed in the nourishment of peace and presence. Rewarded for my commitment and diligence, I choose to continue with the life I’ve grown to know so well.

Can you be gentle with yourself? What rewards do you experience from your life choices? Ki to Happiness chooses the yoga lifestyle again and again.

With our lawyer present, we signed our new lease. In celebration, we added more flowers to our container garden efforts to grace the deck and ramp, welcoming students. I also made golden elixir enough to share with our community.

Bob and I reflected on our 3 years here, reviewing our first leasing period. We arrived mid Covid, still observing restrictions, and dealing with a lot of social unrest, manifesting as unhoused drug addicts encamping on our block. Now, flowers and birds replace the riffraff as our happy cats greet neighbors, clients, students and friends with full restriction free classes ongoing.

What are your plans for the next five years? What progress do you see in the last 5 years? Ki to Happiness celebrates progress with deeper commitment.

We enter into the lunar cycle of Taurus today, ushering in abundant Spring energy. Beautiful flowers, birds mating, and fresh air remind me to set intentions for new grounding and growth. Removing unwanted energies, thorough cleaning and deadheading our garden prepared the way.

Bob participated by learning how to use the damp mop for the first time since moving here 2 1/2 years ago. Together with anniversary flowers and extra affection, we intend to experience wealth and health enough to share with our whole community. Soon our new exchanges begin with assistance cleaning and technical support.

What abundance do you intend to experience? What energy do you need to release in order to clear the way for manifesting health and wealth? Ki to Happiness invites you to share in our abundant blessings.

Bob and I celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary today . With it comes joyous memories of our early years. They have sustained us through the many trials and tribulations that most marriages face.

Our common values of yoga, vegetarianism and spirituality continue to keep us committed to each other “as long as possible” which was our vow 23 years ago. So far, it is still possible. We share the fruits of our union with our beloved Hatha Yoga Center community.

What are your highest values? With whom do you share them? Ki to Happiness shares the joy of mutual support in our committed relationship with students, clients and friends who also value the yogic lifestyle.

I returned to Seattle during Bob’s 5:30 class time. The students applauded my entrance to the Hatha Yoga Center. I quietly retreated to our living space and greeted our 3 cats, singing their song, and lounging with them as we smelled each other, petting and purring.

I unpacked and settled into our rhythms. Bob and I went to our nearby park for a little fresh air as we caught up, updating the daily emails with the news of our time apart. This morning my yoga practices anchor my body mind spirit to my noble mission, reliable wherever I am.

How sweet is your home? What anchors you to your true purpose, your noble mission? Ki to Happiness is grateful for the sweet reunion with Hatha Yoga Center, our students, cats and Bob Smith.

Today, I travel to my Seattle home. My morning meditation reveals how ready I am. Free from additional stress, with ample time, I’ll return my rental car and head to the airport via shuttle for on time departure, no baggage to check.

My sweet husband has taken care of our cats, the Hatha Yoga Center and himself, checking in with me daily. Kelly, Chris and Christa all taught my classes for me. Each of them make it possible to do my daughterly duty with my beloved mother, and see my brother and friends along the way.

Who helps you travel? Who do you help travel? Ki to Happiness gives thanks to all who assist in safe travel.

As my trip winds down, I retrace my steps. Turning back to St. Louis, I’m aware of what I’ve left behind. I’ve forgotten a pen, my toothbrush and a lot of stress related to this trip.

I have a broken digital social connection, but my physical social connections are strengthened. My yoga practices remain a top priority, having me up with the birds before dawn, but I’ve had to reorder my timing of what practices to do when. The flexible strength and balance from practice helps me adapt and change with the present needs as I turn back to my Higher Self each day, wherever I am.

How do you turn to your Higher Self? What is required? Ki to Happiness breathes consciously, calls out her soul’s songs, sits still and listens to the Response.

Mom and I both had seen the movie Conclave before Pope Francis passed away. We chose to watch it again in honor of his passing. We both got more out of it with the second viewing.

Being Cradle Catholics, each of us has recovered from much of our early programming and found our way to peace. She and I had meaningful discussions about life and death as well as religion and spirituality. As I depart from this visit, I take solace in our solidarity and spaciousness, accepting our differences as well as similarities.

Were you raised in a religion? How has your spiritual belief system evolved? Ki to Happiness takes responsibility for her spiritual growth and allows time and space for others to do the same.

On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis rode the popemobile through St. Petersburg to the delighted cheers of the faithful Catholics who gathered. This morning, he has passed away at age 88. He will be remembered as a humble and tolerant leader who welcomed many progressive people and policies.

Properly laying him to rest as the Catholic world grieves dominates this Easter Monday. There will be a conclave to choose the next Pope. May the selection process be guided by Light and Love of the Highest.

How does Pope Francis’ passing effect you? What qualities of the next pope would you choose? Ki to Happiness would prioritize the true meaning of catholic in the selection.