Author: Ki McGraw

This morning we have more calming energies. The fullness as of the moon is resolving itself. The moment of the eclipse has passed. What remains is a slow safe start in my area.

The cats have stopped fighting. The air is clearing itself of the fireworks debris. Communication and scheduling issues are straightening themselves out. And with all the retrograde planets, there may be some positive memories coming up.

Do you feel the shift? How quickly can you let go of the stressful energy? Ki to Happiness releases into this next now moment.

I understand that there is an increasingly large, loud, pushy group of middle-aged white women who are together referred to as The Karen’s. Having had enough of being ignored and marginalized, they are making sure that they’re being heard.

In my life, I have loved many with that name. I’d prefer we not use the name to refer to this trendy phenomenon. I understand the frustrations of being discriminated against as a woman. As LGBTQ and BLM gain rights and respect, it seems this group also deserves the same.

Are you feeling seen and heard? Are your rights being respected? Ki to Happiness supports all efforts toward equality.

Greetings on this day of celebration. Americans have been blessed from all the efforts of those who painstakingly broke away from England. We have potentially enjoyed great freedom, education, reproductive and religious rights, freedom of speech. And many more benefits, as well as particular limitations uniquely American.

As a female, I have especially appreciated my ability to travel. Doing so has opened my awareness to the many different ways of living. I am honored to be able to continue to enjoy the many ways I have learned to live, in relative peace and freedom for nearly 60 years.

What benefits are you aware of at this “land of opportunity” affords? How are you dealing with the limitations? Ki to Happiness celebrates this day with the internal fireworks of yoga, utilizing the benefits and dancing with the limitations.

Yesterday, my husband returned from his weekly outing. He was masked. And he got what he went after. His report of his experience was that it was terrifying. At the Target store across the street, there was a large threatening shoplifter who yelled that he would shoot the security guards if they did not allow him to exit with his merchandise, multiple 12 packs of beer.

As he left, my husband proceeded to check out. And in departing the store, he saw across the street that an entire store front has been blown out. Glass was everywhere. It looked like someone drove a large vehicle intentionally into the glass store front. Metal frame for the door was bent. Twisted. Distorted.

Are you safe where you live and work? How do you respond to other’s terror? Ki to Happiness responds with gratitude from my portable safety zone, extending that to others.

I’m so appreciative right now of my helpers. In yesterday‘s blog I mentioned that I was having some computer assistance. Turning to others with my need humbles me.

As a professional helper, I have offered the help I’ve received to others. I have nothing to offer that I did not receive through grace. One of my greatest lifelong strengths is my recognition that I have needed help. From my early days in grade school needing teachers to clarify instructions, to my computer issues requiring 3 others, I ask.

Who has helped you? Who do you help? Ki to Happiness loves being part of the circle of helpers.

Dear readers, I’m sorry for the confusion. My last attempt at posting my blog have gone to an old blog post. Thank you for tracking on what you have been able to find, anyway. Mostly I want you to know that I am out here, thinking of you, as we continue to safely start.

My efforts with healing, and sharing that healing with others, has left me with lots to learn about technology. I am catching up. May it be in time to serve you well.

What are you learning lots about now? How do you proceed when you experience blockage? Ki to Happiness proceeds with support from others.

I am sorry for the break in my blog streak. My blogs have been posting to my old site. Let me try and see if I can get this here for you today. And you could still read those blog posts on my Facebook page. They are entitled humanity, and the Long view.

I am seeing that the last couple of days, my blog post has been posted to my old page. I will be able to clean that up very soon. And if you want to check it out, simply go to the possible sites of key to happiness. And choose the other one with my picture on it. There you will find Yesterdays in today’s postings, regarding humanity, and the Long view…

Following our governor’s mandate, it is now a misdemeanor to be in public without a mask on. With my lifestyle, that requires very little change. I am willing to mask as I enter public spaces rarely.

Across the street, I shop for groceries while masked, heeding the emergency declaration posted. Returning home, looking across the street in the other direction, college students leave their fraternity, without social distancing, or masks. They return joyfully toting their 12 packs back home. Playing beer pong outdoors, no masks, no social distance.

Which side of the street are you on? How well are you dealing with the idiosyncrasies in your area? Ki to Happiness observes both sides and resumes healthy practices of hOMe.

In venturing out yesterday to teach a private class outdoors, I experienced a different part of our county. In the beautiful park, few were masked. Socially distanced walkers, runners, and sun worshipers were enjoying the magnificent view of Mount Rainier.

Unfamiliar with the area, I arrived early. Parking, I was fortunate to be witnessed. An old white guy in his vehicle was leaving a nice shady spot. I maneuver to allow him space as well as room for any traffic. It was unclear if he was leaving or which way he would be departing. In backing up and then making a U-turn and he rolled down his window and cursed at me, making several sarcastic accusations. As he left, I opened my window to consult with the witness. She validated my experience of his irritation being baseless.

Have you been venturing out? How are you accommodating the differences? Ki to Happiness remembers “easy does it”.