Author: Ki McGraw

As I prepare for my departure tomorrow, I’m doing all I can to leave everything in good order for my absence. Yesterday I was able to bed down my container garden and set birdseeds out. Seeing the upcoming storms, it is essential that I secure as much as possible.

Classes are all covered, cats are in the loving care of Bob, clients are scheduled and my bag is packed. I’ve already prayed for assistance with my non-physical helpers. As my mom texted, my plans are filled with love.

What are your plans filled with? What do you need to do in the present to invite a good future? Ki to Happiness tends to all those she loves, flora and fauna, two legged and four, as well as the winged ones.

One our community members grew some fabulous root crops this summer. We have been the recipient of enough to feed ourselves for about a month. Yesterday I shared some of our stew with other community members.

I am envisioning beets, carrots, potatoes, and onions all grounding those with whom we’ve shared. Soothing, healing and calming the body will enable further growth in gratitude and connection to Mother Earth. I’ll serve our community today from my well nourished and resourced body mind spirit.

 What helps you ground? Does it also help you grow? Ki to Happiness grounds and grows like the trees, quietly and nearly imperceptibly.

In Seattle, today, we observe Indigenous People’s Day as our federal government continues to commentate Columbus Day. It may be confusing, as is often the case when there is change. Overall, it is in the direction of improvement and truth.

I was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Cahokia Mounds inform us of a great indigenous civilization much more ancient than Columbus’ arrival. I’m of Irish heritage, so unlike my Italian neighbors there, I had no cultural connection to Christopher Columbus. But the Mounds always captivated me with their unsolved mysteries of who built them, for what reason, why did they leave and where did they go.

How do you honor those who came before you? Can you celebrate the peoples who were here as well as those who came later? Ki to Happiness honors all Indigenous Peoples as well as adventurous travelers, recognizing both within myself.

As this new moon phase continues, we have an opportunity to reset our intentions. You may have been busy or distracted yesterday. Or perhaps you were busy releasing aspects of the past.

With renewed focus, we might afford ourselves the time and effort to let the universe know of your truest desires. Manifesting health, happiness, harmony, and peace is possible, as we find that within ourselves. We then have that to extend to the universe, attracting more of it to ourselves as we do.

What is your truest desire? How can you let the universe know that today? Ki to Happiness plants seeds and bulbs with the desire for beauty, peace and renewal.

Today’s new moon in Libra lands on the 10 10 10 portal. This indicates it is a powerful day of setting intentions for manifestation. Libra, ruled by Venus, loves beauty and balance, so setting your intentions in those directions is supported today.

Some of the other influences we have been having lately might make that feel like a heavy lift. Images revealed in dreams lately may have significant contributions to your consciousness. Working with those images may resolve any internal conflicts so external manifestation of your truest desires is more likely.

What have your dreams been revealing to you lately? How can you resolve your internal conflict so that your external manifestation is aligned with love, beauty and balance? Ki to Happiness enters the portal of manifestation with joy.

My cats let me sleep in until 4:17 this morning. Awakening to their gentle insistence gave me a moment to reflect on the images in my dreams. As I prepared their breakfast, I felt the effects of having slept a full 8 hours without interruption.

My eyes are bright. Morning practice in the dark as light rain falls begins my day. Another chance to serve, evolve and enjoy this blessed life starts anew.

How well do you sleep? What could help? Ki to Happiness sleeps deeply and awakens in gratitude.

In Bob’s morning class, he regularly has students joining us at a distance from San Francisco. In my evening class, I had a frequent traveler who attended in person from SF. As class ended we learned that another brand new student will be joining us periodically as she is living in both cities now, needing yoga in either location.

Many of our students live within walking distance of HYC. During our decades teaching in Bali, most of our students were international. Whether near or far, in person or remote, the practice serves us all.

How far would you travel for a good yoga class? Could you practice a bit right where you are? Ki to Happiness joyfully practices here, there, and everywhere.

In the quiet stillness of early morning practice I hear a new sound. An owl hoots in the darkest moments before dawn. Owl medicine wants me to pay attention to intuition and prepare for major life transition as hidden truths are about to be revealed.

If I wasn’t up early, I would miss this medicine. Each morning practice sets me up to notice the messages I’d otherwise miss in the cacophony of the day. Grateful for all the peace and quiet available even in this city for framing up the uniqueness of each day.

Do you get up early? What medicine may be available for you if you do? Ki to Happiness heeds the predawn messages.

My voluntary cleanses kept me focused on my responsibilities. As they have subsided, nonessential task arose to get attention. Tending to them, one by one, I’m all caught up.

Freedom, health, purpose, nature, meaning all combined in me as we walked in the sunshine. Lightening my steps, I gazed at the glowing autumnal foliage against the clear blue sky. Other cleanses and tasks will occur amidst my responsibilities and I’m ready to meet them with greater faith and confidence, having come out the other side this time.

Are you all caught up? What needs to be completed for you to feel that you are? Ki to Happiness completes and rests until the next need occurs.

Our Sunday dawned foggy and dark. Students arrived for Bob’s classes bundled up. As we proceeded with our sun salutations, the sun came out and warmed our studio, as well as our hearts.

I spent much of the afternoon outside in the sunshine surprise. Lemon ginger vegan lassies on deck with Bob, walking and talking with my friend on the phone, watering and gardening all were blessed with warmth and light. Today we will radiate the blessing through our efforts and service ever toward the One, Giver of Life and Light.

Does your lifestyle allow you to change with the weather? Can you get away from the screens enough to sniff the air and get outside? Ki to Happiness gets off screens, sniff the air, and changes plans so as to receive the surprising blessings of sunshine and warmth whenever possible.