Month: December 2025

As a Reiki Master, I’ve befriended others through social media who offer their healing energy on those platforms. One of them who passed away led to my offering in his stead. Another one, however, crossed a line, requiring me to tune up my digital discernment.

I post a daily Reiki infused candle picture for others to benefit from as they simple gaze upon it or place their hand on it a take a few deep breaths. I’ll continue to offer this daily. I have unfriended and blocked the bot that impersonated a Reiki practitioner.

How is your digital discernment? Can you tell the difference between real and unreal posts online? Ki to Happiness grows in discernment on all levels, including digital.

I’ve opened the windows this morning to 55°. The wind blows in all the way from the Philippines as the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from there, connecting us all. I nearly smell the chilies and bananas that grow there.

Our area has been in a bit of a storm shadow. As we retain our power, we are blessed to continue along our well-worn path of yoga instruction and private sessions resourced daily through our practices. I spread that blessing on the wind to its next destination, as it heads onward to those farther east.

What blessings are you aware of this morning? Who do you offer them to? Ki to Happiness counts her many blessings daily and offers them to all who read these words and beyond.

This atmospheric river brought lots of rain and wind to our region. It threatened our power and nearly kept us in from our walk. After securing our HYC signs, we ventured out between gusts.

Mild temperatures greeted us as we shed layers of overdressing. Other neighbors snuck out to walk their dogs which we gave treats to. Returning, we were joyous for our treats, too: fresh air, full body movements, friendly neighbors, good dogs and a little conversation between us.

Can you time your outings to align with natural forces? Are you grateful for the cycles and seasons and all they bring? Ki to Happiness is grateful to be able to change with natural forces and align with the seasons.

One of our community members delivered a large collection of pine and cedar boughs from his trees. I used them to decorate our space, together with several red and white florist’s bows. The effect is natural, fragrant and simply beautiful.

When I finished, I sat in my nook and played some holiday songs on my guitar. Sipping Oatnog with nutmeg, I enjoyed my personal festivities. Today, I’ll spread a little of that cheer around to my students and clients, then hang some more lights to brighten these dark days.

What helps you feel festive? Where can you spread cheer today? Ki to Happiness spreads good cheer with boughs and bows.

With the power on yesterday, I was able to shift into elf duty. For my morning classes, I offered gifts to the good little girls and boys who showed up in their adult forms. I also dressed in festive gear to play my part.

Today’s classes will provide a respite from the holiday festivities for those who participate. We are anticipating the delivery of more pine boughs, to continue our observation of the most ancient rituals of the season. Historically, evergreens have symbolically represented that which persists even in the darkest, coldest days to remind us of that potential within us.

What are your favorite rituals of the season? Can you honor them and let go of the rest? Ki to Happiness aligns with that which persists.

When the wind gusts kicked up yesterday, I started preparing for another power outage. With the pine boughs decorating our ramp and deck secured and the broken planters removed, I carried the HYC sign in off the curb. I turned my attention inside next.

All devices powered up, I set out the flashlights, candles, tea lights and lighters for easy usage. I thermosed plenty of hot water for morning tea and turned in early. Awakening to tiny lights flashing, I knew we made it through this storm with the power on.

Is your power on? Can you join me in gratitude for life’s simple pleasures? Ki to Happiness feels the power of Joy rising up from my grateful heart.

I’m new to the Social Security process. My accountant advised that I set it up to have my Medicare deducted directly from it. I received an email saying I needed to check my account and I had trouble getting into it.

I reached out to the representative that initially helped me Set it up. His name is Angel. He straightened me out in no time and all is well.

Who are the angels in your life? How can you best show your appreciation for them? Ki to Happiness tells others.

Now that Mercury has gone direct and we have a full moon in Gemini, communication, transportation and electronics may become smoother. In the transition, there may be a few glitches to work out. Best to take them one by one.

It’s also helpful to not take any of the glitches personally. When you’ve done all you can do about any particular matter, we learn to accept what we cannot change. Detaching from the outcome also enhances serenity.

What glitches have you been dealing with? Can you break them down to small steps to make progress? Ki to Happiness does her best lets go of the rest.

Our HYC community has begun to nominate posture of the year for next year. All students, near and far are welcome to nominate what they’d like for us all to practice at each class. So far, 17 postures are on our list of possibilities.

At winter solstice, we will trim the list to begin voting for reasonable options. Our parameters include something all students can do with plenty of variations. We tabulate the votes on NYE and announce the winner on 1/1/26.

What posture or practice would you like to explore daily next year? How might it serve you? Ki to Happiness supports all nominations and looks forward to your vote.

A student made an off handed comment about an issue at HYC. Her perspective reframed the issue in a positive light. It shifted my position into more patience and tolerance.

When faced with new information, it helps a lot to be able to update one’s opinion. Flexibility isn’t only about hamstrings. Hatha Yoga also helps us change our posture on issues, not just asanas.

Which is more flexible, your body or your mind? Can you change your position on issues when facing new information? Ki to Happiness aspires to be flexible, strong and balanced on all levels of consciousness.