Author: Ki McGraw

We’ve entered the liminal world in these days between one holiday and the next. In our area, much has closed down due to the weather. The most recent viral variant results in many cancellations and schedule changes.

My practices open me to consistent stability. I feel like a mountain. Grounded in the Good Mother Earth, with so many paths well tread to my top, I view all others similarly. Their mountains may not be mapped out yet as they climb the pilgrim’s path, or maybe they’ve gotten all they need from their peaks as they head back down once again.

How are you navigating these days between holidays? What helps you stay grounded and uplifted? Ki to Happiness waves from her mountain top to yours.

I started teaching yoga on a regular basis to cover someone else’s classes as she was as on leave for two months. She never returned, so I continued. Bob also first taught as a sub for his teacher when she would take leave of her studio.

In the snowstorm, at the holidays, with the next variant raging, Hatha Yoga Center was without a teacher. So Bob taught. 3 weeks after his stroke, again he was drafted into the service of teaching yoga. I was drafted alongside him to demonstrate his verbal instructions.

How did you start doing whatever you do? Would you do it again, given the chance? Ki to Happiness quotes Rumi who says “ stop trying to get off work.“

This is boxing day. Canadians started the tradition of boxing up all of their excess and unwanted items to gift to those who perhaps would appreciate them, like their staff members or servants. We all have so much!

My parents had their nuptials blessed on this day 16 years ago. I gifted them with the best Everlasting boxing wear I could find. Now perhaps those items are on their way off to someone else who needs them even more.

What do you have so much of that you can give some away today? How aware are you of your abundant blessings? Ki to Happiness overflows from the invisible supply that which can never be boxed.

Merry is the Christ Light within. I love washing my eyes with my practices so I can see it. Then when I look through these windows to my soul into the outer realm, I see that Christ Light in everyone.

On this day, others similarly honor their practices and traditions. When we all do this independently, collectively there is a mass shift in consciousness. Now the earth can be surrounded by the glow of consciousness interconnecting us to the One, in silent stillness.

Which practices and traditions will you honor today? With your eyes refreshed, what do you look upon? Ki to Happiness sees a brand new day of Christ Consciousness being birthed on this planet again and again.

On the surface, the holidays are unfolding with their unusual hybrid characteristics. Deeply within, we each ponder the season. The undertow takes us with it toward what lies ahead in 2022.

At the Hatha Yoga Center, we continue our hybrid classes with the same holiday schedule that we have observed for decades. Deeply within, we are grateful for all of you, dear readers and community members. The undertow of Bob’s recovery takes us toward 2022 with renewed joy on all levels.

What are you aware of on the surface of this holiday season? How are your depths? Ki to Happiness invites you into the undertow of renewal.

With the newness of the moon still upon us, I tackled a huge project yesterday. My husband helped. We weeded through all the old cds/dvds and kept only those few keepsakes. All is digitally available.

Amidst the chaos of sorting, pitching, keeping and recycling, there was a knock at the door. Dear friends arrived to suddenly move our Wi-Fi which has been on our kitchen counter since Covid necessitated live streaming. I made room for change in one area, and another change took over.

What change do you want? What are you willing to let go of to make room for that change to occur. Ki to Happiness makes room.

During these unusual days of the pandemic, with the holidays upon us and my husband recovering from his stroke I am continuing with all practices that support me. In doing so, I find that serving my clients and students grounds me. Cooking and caring for our cats brings joy to our home.

Venturing out to get supplies I found a surprise. Discarded flowers were left in my pathway. At first I walked by them. Then I stopped in my tracks and turned around. Their imperfection befits my altar.

Are you open to receive gifts from the universe? Can you see the signs of grace around you? Ki to Happiness opens like the discarded roses, offering fragrance from my center despite my petals’ imperfections.

Dawn is still sleeping. Yet the sunlight begins to return. Bob sleeps on as well. His light is also returning in a way your can’t see.

Two years ago my dad returned home from his stroke recovery care. His light continues as we celebrate the anniversary of his homecoming. His caregivers have expanded our family.

Can you feel the light returning? When you can’t see it, what evidence do you need? Ki to Happiness feels the light of consciousness enveloping all that the mind can hold.

Bright sunshine made all the difference in our short day yesterday. The moon showed her light all night. These dark days and long nights show us how much we need light.

I made progress in the light. I got outside in it and followed my inspiration, tending to tasks and errands that were less important than the immediate needs. Bob also made progress…he’s recovered enough from his stroke two weeks ago that he could put his contacts in his eyes.

How are you doing in this darkness? Making progress with the light available? Ki to Happiness sees the light within more readily in the darkness.

When I first began participating in social media, I posted a video of Bob vacuuming. It received the most attention of all. The women especially responded as if it was miraculous.

Seeing Bob resume vacuuming yesterday truly is miraculous. Using the vacuum, like his walker or cane, he was thorough, steady, and remarkable. Then he continued walking without any support, just two weeks after his stroke.

When has the mundane seemed miraculous to you? What miracles are you witnessing in this full moon? Ki to Happiness sees miracles in the mundane and the marvelous.