Author: Ki McGraw

My brother drove us up from St. Louis to our mom’s house in East Central Illinois.  The tangle of the metropolitan area gave way to the open road once we crossed the Mississippi River. A few small hills and trees flattened out to the long broad horizon.

The familiarity of the prairie delighted my senses with sweet air and red bud trees.  We chatted, reminisced, and enjoyed quiet together as the flat miles rolled by.  Mom‘s doors and arms were wide open to welcome us.

 Where do you come from? What’s it like to return there? Ki to Happiness gains perspective returning to the flat horizon.

One of my clients asked me how I pray. In answer to the question, I could write a whole book about the development into my method. But briefly, I ask for help.

First I meditate. I listen for guidance. That helps me frame my request for assistance.

How do you pray? How is it similar or different from meditation? Ki to Happiness meditates and prays daily.

One of our community members has just informed me of her mother’s passing away. She led an epic life and died peacefully and naturally at her daughters’ home. In sharing this information with me, she concluded by telling me to hug my mother.

I sure will. Every hug, smile and conversation, every laugh, tear, or quiet moment together is a blessed opportunity for healing and loving. I share this with you as a reminder to hug your mother, and cherish your times together.

What memories do you cherish of your mother? Are you fortunate enough to be able to create new memories with her? Ki to Happiness will hug her memories today and hug mama tomorrow if at all able.



In preparation for my upcoming trip, I’ve called on Saint Christopher, Rafael, and Anthony to assist me. They never let me down. Opening the channel between my home in Seattle and my Midwestern yurt requires advance planning and rehearsal.

When all of that is done, I simply move in the appointed way at the specific time. There may still be delays or other issues along the way, but I won’t be alone with them. My invisible helpers will companion me through this, like every other journey when I invoke them.

What helps you prepare for travel? Can you rehearse and envision a smooth and safe journey? Ki to Happiness rehearses for life each day with Hatha Yoga practices of prayer and meditation.

At the end of a busy day with clients and errands, I taught my 530 class. Moving the body consciously with yoga practices released the stress and tension of my busyness along with my students’. We concluded in joy.

One of our community members came by with special treats for the ending of Ramadan. Students who wished to partake enjoyed the stuffed dates. Sacred and blessed food grounded the joy in the body, replacing the daily struggles.

How do you access the joy that lives within? Can you consciously choose enjoyment of your life? Ki to Happiness removes obstacles to the ever present indwelling joy with Hatha Yoga.

Once the eclipse passed, things have started to move forward. Instead of playing phone tag, I was able to speak with people directly who I’ve been trying to contact. Errors made during the eclipse portal straightened out for progress.

Joyous freedom replaced the stress of constraint. I heard from several friends in various locations of their momentous observance of the celestial phenomena. I rested well in the after eclipse night.

Did you feel the shift in energy after the eclipse? What is the best use of that energy as we continue in the new moon phase? Ki to Happiness sets intentions for joyous freedom, graceful progress and healing rest with this New Moon.

Today’s new moon will eclipse the sun totally for a brief time. In our area, we are not likely to see much, especially with the forecasted clouds. Even so many of us have felt the effect during this portal between eclipses.

Once it has passed, we will be able to reflect on all it has brought up until the middle of April with mercury still retrograde. Unprocessed emotions have been coming up and threaten to obscure essential spirit. When we process those feelings, spirit will shine again with renewed vigor.

What unprocessed emotions have been coming up for you? As you bring those feelings to consciousness and release their energy, what intention can you set for your spiritual renewal? Ki to Happiness releases fear and intends to safely shine on.

I tried to change my address on my drivers license yesterday. I got pretty far in the process, then failed. I remembered I had seen a news item indicating that their computers were down statewide.

That awareness freed me from taking it personally. Instead of feeling stressed or like somehow I had done something wrong, I simply realized I need to try on another day. I met the stress challenge and have grown more confident in my ability to interface with technology as a result.

What stress are you facing? Can you depersonalize it? Ki to Happiness evolves as she meets her challenges, one by one.

After feeding my cats, I sat for yoga practice. We saw out our window, a trespasser approaching our building. We heard the sounds of the feet coming up our steps without the buildings front door opening, indicating no entrance. I went out our door, phone in hand, to tell the trespasser to move along.

It took a while, and a 911 call, for me to return to my practice. My watch cats helped me calm back down and restart my day. They are marvelous companions, all different in temperament, yet identical in unconditional and reciprocal love for us, HYC and each other.

What helps you calm down? Who companions your practice? Ki to Happiness restarts her day as many time as necessary.

Hello dear readers. I am attempting to switch devices before my upcoming trip to visit my mom. Let’s see if this works. I wouldn’t want to miss a day with you.