Author: Ki McGraw

For the first time in 10 years I have not traveled abroad this summer. Continuing to safely start to reopen, I am able to witness the subtle changes in light, and temperature indicating the passage of time. Without the complication of jet lag, cultural shifts, language barriers, etc. instead I experience the slow changes rounding out the year.

Travel has broadened my world completely. I value the many lessons it has brought. Detaching from ones home, culture, and patterns affords exploration of other ways to live. Staying put also has its advantage.

What have you learned from your travels? How happy are you to stay put? Ki to Happiness loves with detachment.

Today, I celebrate the anniversary of my first blog here. One year ago, I had no idea we would be facing the present issues that are on the planet. Blogging has been a companion during this five month period of sequestration, as well as before. I begin daily on September 23.

Next year on this date, I will reflect back on today. I wonder what huge planetary changes await us. Perhaps just what is necessary to awaken us all to our Oneness with each other, and all that Is.

Where were you a year ago today? What small effort did you make that has continued to companion you all year? Ki to Happiness is giving my blog a hug for being such a reliable companion in this most Unprecedented year.

Summer has subdued itself as we continue to safely start to reopen. A few leaves on the trees are beginning to turn golden. There is a different sense of time passing during this most unusual summer.

The fresh cool air takes me back to childhood summers in Canada. Each breath, like biting into an apple, sweet and crisp. The light is diminishing. This season is evaporating into the cycle from which it came.

What time does it feel like to you? Which summer delights still await? Ki to Happiness loves good sleeping weather.

Life continues as we safely start to reopen businesses. There’s greater traffic. And yet the come back of the wildlife lets its presence be known. Yesterday, the interface between the two was disastrous for one beautiful young seagull.

The gray winged white beauty was swooping down to some food visible in the middle of the road. The car nearly dismembered one wing from the rest of its body. We came to assist. We reached out for help. Ultimately, the authorities took the bird.

How is the interface between reopening and the benefits of the closure in your area? What do you do when you see disaster? Ki to Happiness does her best and lets go of the rest.

Today as we continue safely restarting to open our businesses, we can remember Saint Clare. She was deeply inspired by Saint Francis, as perhaps you’ve also been. His way with the animals moves many of us to reach out to him in times of need.

The energy of Saint Clare is also available. Lesser known, perhaps with fewer petitions to tend, ask her for assistance with your insight, foresight, sight, and psychic vision to benefit you and yours, pets included.

Were you aware of this ally of St. Francis? How clear is your vision internally and externally? Ki to Happiness sees the future blessed for us and the animals from this unusual time.

Continuing with safely restarting, I was offered a book on loan. Like many, I love summer time reading. I always find inspiration as a writer. This book is also a movie. Maybe you’ve seen or read Just Mercy.

In it we learn of a modern hero, as well as several others. Bryan Stevenson shares his experience bringing death row inmates to our awareness, with humanity and compassion. Out of the shadows of our culture, he brings forward the light that our justice system intends, imbuing it with mercy.

Have you read it or seen it? Who’s your model of justice and mercy? Ki to Happiness is inspired by every heroic act.

Continuing to start safely to reopen, I am having several personal and professional breakthroughs. One year ago today, in Bali, I was able to launch Ki to Happiness. While the efforts were a fraught with every kind of challenge, ultimately the desired result has occurred. You are with me here, now.

From this perspective, I can see the invisible Presence in all that has occurred. I’ve been blessed with enough time, energy, support, and resource to go through the dark challenges, and come out now into the Light. I so appreciate your eyes, fingers, heart mind, and brain that all come together in your reading of these few words. May they serve you.

What were you doing last year at this time?Can you sense the invisible Presence facilitating your progress since then? Ki to Happiness has come Full Circle.

Continuing to safely start to re-open businesses, we are in a lull in my area. Our curve is flat! Yet our students are continuing to practice safely at a distance with our live streaming classes.

This afforded me the luxury of resuming a timed writing practice with a new writing partner! Natalie Goldberg and Julia Cameron both have greatly influenced my approach to writing. Joyous to return to these teachers’ methods anew.

How flat is your curve? What luxuries are surprisingly available to you in the present circumstances? Ki to Happiness renews commitment to “practice, practice, practice”.

I wake up this morning to a warning on my cell phone. Continuing safely to reopen businesses, I remain free from fear. Unsolicited alerts receive conscious attention.

I am protected by the truth of my pursuit. As I continue taking responsibility for my health and wellness on all levels, I like to consider the source of the warning giver. In that awareness, discernment is my priority.

How responsible are you for your health and wellness? Is your pursuit of truth guiding you? Ki to Happiness discerns that the message is about the sender.

Continuing to safely restart, I’ve been able to utilize some of my time on old projects. Reviving the creative impulse behind them has required some support. I learned a long time ago to reach out. I facilitate and catalyze many. And I continue to need to be facilitated as well.

I have had many teachers, supervisors, choreographers, guides, therapists, doctors, and mentors. I am so blessed to turn toward these great Suns in my life, shining light on my path. Yesterday, I met with a new one. Amazing at this point in my life!

Do you have a mentor? Does your mentor have a mentor? Ki to Happiness basks in the light of the wisdom of those who’ve shone brightly on my path, as they have in the light of those who’ve shown them the way…