Month: August 2025

After offering help, yesterday was a day of seeing signs of improvement. Hunger returning, normal activities and improved attitudes abound. Celebrating and giving thanks filled my Sunday.

In such a state, I am aware of how simple life can truly be. Eating, sleeping, movement, rest, sunshine, fresh air, pure water, and meditation on a daily basis improve our lives. This reminder gives me a reason to recommit to these simple practices again

How simple is your life? What might help you improve yourself today? Ki to Happiness sees signs of improvement and gives thanks.

I’ve returned to witness a couple of physical issues that continue to need help. In offering my assistance to my husband, I respect other’s boundaries when he resists. Without judgment, I asked if I could make a few suggestions.

With permission, my suggestions were accepted. Acting on those suggestions, I see a little progress. Whatever the outcome, i’m glad I did my part.

Can you allow others to help you? or do you resist? Ki to Happiness is open to assistance when necessary and offers it when possible.

Today’s full moon amplify the energy of yesterday’s Lionsgate. The energetic portal has opened in order for us to heal masculine energies and redirect any aggression towards assertion. Aquarius wants this to be done for each of us as will benefit the collective.

Rather than pressuring or forcing, creative options are to be asserted based on the loving truth revealed in the light of this full moon. Inviting and experimenting with possibilities is encouraged, without attachment to the outcome. This goes contrary to the linear approach as in includes the totality since Aquarius wants the best for all involved. 

Are you more comfortable with black and white, linear approaches? Can you experiment with shades of gray as you consider all involved in your presence circumstances? Ki to Happiness asserts truth in the direction of the totality.

My delayed flight meant that I returned home after Bob concluded his class. As my taxi driver dropped me off, I entered in through our garden with all the healthy flowers and plants greeting me. Bob got up from his dinner to welcome me as the cats stirred to my familiar song.

I got into our patterns and habits with renewed appreciation for the simple luxury of the life I’ve chosen. I unpacked lots of memories of the time away as I sorted through my luggage. A package of new toys for the cats finally arrived while I was gone which they all got into exploring. 

What helps you gain perspective on the life you’ve chosen? After time away, what is renewed in you? Ki to Happiness renews appreciation of yoga centered life choices.

Last night, we watched a documentary about the bands we’d seen in concert the night before. We learned that the genre of music that is now called “yacht rock”engulfed many of the artists we all loved in our generation. At the time, it never would’ve been called that.

In fact, a couple of the forerunners of the genre take offense at the name. There are those who make fun of it wearing admiral caps, and nautical costumes. Whatever the name or the get up, this is music that continues to be the backbone and the backbeat of the vibration that we all groove to and it continues to influence the present music scene.

What do you call your favorite kind of music? What’s the difference if someone calls it by some other name? Ki to Happiness has pet names for all favorites as they express qualities of the One.

My friends already had tickets to the concert and asked me if I’d like to join them. They had lawn seating and it was easy to get another ticket. We headed out with all necessary supplies in case of rain or mosquitoes.

When the music started, I was up on my feet, dancing and singing. I would’ve stayed up except for another dancer who came too close, encroaching on my personal space. As I found my way back to my lawn seat, I continued to rock out safely from there.

Do you need a partner to dance? When others get too close can you simply remove yourself from the unwanted intimacy? Ki to Happiness adapts and adjusts to signals on and off any dance floor. 

As my brother and I drove in tandem back from our visit with mom, we planned a rest stop midway. At the agreed upon exit, we turned off the highway and parked just as the rain began. We used the facilities, then waited a bit longer for the rain to stop as we chatted about the visit and the trip.

This bookended my drive out of St. Louis during which both of my rest stops were deluged by rain, insisting I linger. Taking the hints from nature, watching for signs and guidance, the Travel Mercies show me the way. I arrive safely to my destinations when I take heed.

How good are you at watching for signs? Can you follow the guidance you receive? Ki to Happiness travels the Highest Way, following the timing, the route and direction from Beyond. 

We got together with my mom’s longest and dearest friend who is like an Aunt. We brunched and chatted, catching up with her since last fall. For the first time in 50 years, she’s cat free.

We approached the subject gently, probing into her life alone. She appreciates better slumber and cleaner quarters all though misses having a companion. My brother and I used to visit her to get our cat fix while here, like she does now with her grandson.

Who do you consider family? Do you include 4 leggeds? Ki to Happiness counts all who companion the soul’s journey as spirit family.

For the past few days, we’ve had terrible air quality from the Canadian wildfire’s smoke. I’ve adjusted my practices for safety’s sake, avoiding forest bathing. As my brother arrived, the smoke cleared.

After we sat together with Mom a bit, I excused myself to resume forest bathing. Walking in nature as I chanted mantra, I aligned myself with the forces that brought us together. Centered on purpose, listening to higher guidance, I returned to our reunion.

How easily can you adjust your practices? When the opportunity arises, can you excuse yourself and resume practices you’ve had to relinquish for some reason? Ki to Happiness adapts and adjusts practices as necessary.

Mom and I had the pleasure of sharing dinner and a movie last night with one of her friends. The simple act of gathering for food and a chick flick brought joy to all of us. The simple pleasure is heightened with the knowledge that there’s no guarantee of future movie nights together as her friend plans on moving out of state.

We had a great time, if not great food or movie plot. I assumed my position on the floor so I could do some gentle yoga postures as we viewed.  I helped mom put her legs up so she received benefit from her postural shift, too.

When there’s no guarantee of the future, what can you enjoy in the present? How can you incorporate yoga practices into your life when you are off the mat? Ki to Happiness practices gratitude, conscious breathing and service into regular activities.