Author: Ki McGraw

One year ago today we were burglarized. Trauma gripped us in the loss as emergency helpers rushed in. After 20 minutes the cops recovered my cell phone and computer, in two hours my website assistant helped change all my credit cards, in two days our HYC manager switched all bank accounts, in two months all smoothed out and in 5 months we got a new door. Thanks to our son, our neighbor and our tallest community member, we had a temporary fix until then.

In the drama we wouldn’t have imagined the good that has come from that crime. Our community bonded even more deeply, our family is grateful to have each other’s back’s, and donations surprised me and my new accounts with abundance. w

Are you aware of good that has come out of your bad experiences? Has enough time passed for you to have this perspective? Ki to Happiness thanks you all for contributing to this joyous anniversary with your time reading my words and reflecting on your life.

There’s an astrological event that’s occurring on this day of numerological significance. Pluto returns, which hasn’t happened in over 200 years and it won’t happen again in our lifetime. Pluto is the great transformer.

This occurs on a Tuesday in the second month of the year on the 22nd day of the year we call 2022. That’s a lot of twos. This brings together dualities into an open portal through which we can transform.

What calls for transformation in your life? Can you align yourself with that truest desire on this day for unseen forces to assist you? Ki to Happiness celebrates this as Good News Day.

Whether it’s Presidents’ Day this year or any other year, Hatha Yoga Center continues to offer classes as usual. If you have a little extra time off today, why not join us at 10 AM or 5:30 PM for LIVE classes, or anytime with those posted. You might use the practice to honor your Higher Self as it presides over you.

Taking responsibility to align with the guidance your higher self offers constantly may require some adjustments. We are blessed in this country to have learned about such things as liberty and justice for all. As we take this seriously, may we let freedom ring.

How will you observe the day? Is it time for you to honor your Higher Self who knows all about liberty and justice? Ki to Happiness lets freedom ring.

In addition to my usual morning practice, yesterday I joined a meditation online. I replenished my energy after teaching two classes by chanting the Gayatri mantra 108 times with 1100 others all over the globe. Doing so enriched this morning’s meditation as well.

I held the visualization suggested by our leaders of a white rose, like the dozen on my altar. It’s strength is gentle, it’s scent sweet and pervasive. I smiled from start to finish, free to delight in our shared practice, our common bond, and the sense of connection.

After your usual practices, how about some extra credit? What additional practices will strengthen your sense of connection to our common bond? Ki to Happiness is bonded with all others on the path of truth, peace and unity.

I remember in the original movie The Karate Kid there was the scene in which the teacher had the kid put “wax on and wax off”as an exercise. I am feeling that way with the most recent announcement that King County is to keep masks on. The day before we were told masks could be off March 21.

This brings up a tremendous need for patience. After two years in this holding pattern, that is on short supply. Fortunately, my practices replenish my ability to resource patience, kindness, and peace from the Infinite Supply chain.

How are you doing with the exercise? What resources are you in need of from the Infinite Supply chain? Ki to Happiness adapts and adjusts with masks off or on.

March 21, 2022 Washington will be allowed freedom from masks indoors and outdoors. Choosing to wear masks will continue for all those who so desire. As we transition into a more open society, may we stay healthy.

It’s a good time for vegetable soup, natural vitamin D from sunshine, and respect for individual differences. Boosting our immune systems and safely resuming activities will be a balancing act for all. I’m so glad for the yoga practices which offer support for both.

What is your plan for the transition? How can you remain balanced through the upcoming changes? Ki to Happiness plans to work on one legged balances and arm balances in nature.

Last night in my small stable group class, students informed me of our governor’s announcement. As of March 1, 2022 vaccine mandates and requirements in our state are no longer in effect. Individual businesses may choose to keep them in place, however Hatha Yoga Center will not.

This is good news to small businesses like ours which have been on restriction for nearly 2 years. We are grateful to have survived with our yoga practices and teaching schedule undaunted. We look forward to welcoming you back to live, in person classes as we continue to offer classes online as well.

With greater freedom what will you choose? Can you take responsibility for those choices? Ki to Happiness chooses freedom and is willing to take complete responsibility for her choices.

Today’s full moon wants us to fill our hearts. The astrological sign of Leo governs the heart. Having just passed through Valentine’s Day, much may have been stirred regarding your heartfelt desires for love.

This occurs as the sun is in Aquarius. Aquarius is the sign of humanitarianism. As such, we may take the desire for love out on humanity and give to it what we most want to receive.

What’s in your heart today? How can you best express it? Ki to Happiness opens her heart in compassion with all humanity is going through.

Amongst the valentines and anniversary wishes, many strong and loving gal pals reached out. One brought heartbreaking news. Now we are even more open with one another.

In my yoga practice I have found a tremendous open space in my heart from each heartbreak. I easily bend over backwards. I’m sure today’s backbends will be deeper and freer with more room for loving.

How times has your heart broken? Can you count each as a blessing? Ki to Happiness has been very blessed with many heartbreaks, resulting in much compassion and understanding to share.

My husband and I celebrate our first date today, 22 years ago. We met as professionals and enjoyed a collegial relationship for years before. Ours has not been a coupling based on romance or attraction, but instead one based on shared values and practices.

We found mutual support in one another for the service we provide. Overtime and with repeated experiences, we found we could be good neighbors, travel companions, and good partners in yoga, yoga teaching, and training others to be teachers. That we both love cats, vegan food, and our Jai has made a family out of our foundation.

What love can you celebrate today? How solid is its foundation? Ki to Happiness celebrates the love of All that is.