Author: Ki McGraw

I worked with a client privately in the morning before class. She stayed and welcomed the next student in who used to be her roommate. The magical reunion spread a loving vibe to all the others in attendance.

My client is pregnant and her former roommate brought her eldest child, age 4. Other students ranged in age from 24 to 84.  Overall the class brought through the reality that yoga is for everyone.

What occasions bring you together with all ages?  To whom do you give credit when magical reunions occur? Ki to Happiness sees Divine Intervention at work.

After the last three weeks of communication, electronic, and transportation issues, we’ve all had a chance to redo, reflect and reorganize for beneficial forward movement. Today, Mercury’s apparent movement is direct, clearing the way for progress. What we’ve learned and improved from our issues goes with us.

There are other astrological influences also affecting this shift. In particular Venus conjuncts Saturn today, ending karmic cycles and rewarding consistent deep abiding efforts grounded in loving truth. Releasing heavy fantasies and moving toward safety and harmony utilizes the energies well.

What consistent efforts would you love to have rewarded today? What heavy karmic load are you ready to release? Ki to Happiness releases fear and embraces safety consistently with Hatha Yoga.

After a thorough spring cleaning, I put some unwanted pillows on the curb for free. Neighbors driving by on their way to get their groceries took them all away before the rain returned. Having done so, I turned my attention to our urban garden, weeded and planted seeds.

Like every breath we take, as we let go of things that are unwanted, unneeded, or spent there’s room for new inspiration and freshness. As this mercury retrograde comes to conclusion tomorrow, we are ready to move forward without restriction. Rain gently blessed our efforts this morning, watering the seeds of our intention.

What are you ready to let go of? What seeds would you like to plant in place of what you release? Ki to Happiness lets go of all the weeds and replaces them with marigolds and 4 o’clocks.

My schedule wobbled around with emergency client needs, important phone calls and building inspection trading places. Without controlling any of it, all occurred in perfect timing. This deepens my faith and rewards my surrendering to the Higher Power. 

 At the end of the day, I celebrated with our burrito date and a phone call with a good friend. Sleep came gently to restore my energy field. I awaken with renewed commitment to all that has gotten me Here Now.

What deepens your faith? Can you surrender to Divine timing? Ki to Happiness sees Divine Intervention at work with perfect timing.

Today’s date indicates a day of manifestation, concluding the recent solar eclipse energy. It’s important to see past the stressors that have challenged us and recognize the growth that has occurred in facing those issues so that we may clearly manifest what we intend. The spiritual practice of gratitude helps this process.

Instead of focusing on the stressors or retelling the stories about them, focusing on progress without pushing one’s agenda is advised. Staying grounded and grateful attracts more to be thankful for as we count our many blessings. For instance, I’m grateful that I know this, for yoga stabilizing this awareness and for this opportunity to “walk my talk”.

What progress have you made lately with your issues? What is the best outcome you intend to manifest from that progress? Ki to Happiness is grateful for the baby steps toward healing, harmony and the Higher Power.

I made a poor choice yesterday. I received a phone call that an important meeting needs to be delayed without a specific time to reschedule. Then I tracked my reactive frustration and disappointment into challenging computer efforts with the result of further frustration and delay.

The rest of my responsibilities of the day insisted that I contain those issues to stop tracking that negativity farther.  Today I remember “we all step in it”, the stinky doo doo of life’s challenges. With that awareness, my more graceful choice would be to clean up my messy reaction before taking another step.

What have you “stepped in” lately? How gracefully can you clean it up to avoid making more of a mess? Ki to Happiness cleans up her messes.

One of our students yesterday reported great healing from our work. It inspires me to keep going. These practices and efforts do not result in instant gratification but slow steady progress.

Listening to guidance does not result in a direct path to perfect happiness, health or holiness. The path is long and winding, zigzagging, and a marathon throughout the lifespan. Each bit of progress is a victory, resulting in further inspiration to keep going, keep growing, keep listening, keep swimming.

What inspires you? How capable are you of delayed gratification? Ki to Happiness is inspired by your progress.

Welcome to April. This new month brings with it astrological energy as described previously with Neptune now in Aries. As I reflect on the last 14 years of Neptune in Pisces, I’m aware of deep revisions to some of my most cherished beliefs, no fooling.

Being a lifetime learner, I’ve gotten my report card from the Universe with high marks. I’m encouraged to continue with my spiritual practices as they have sustained me through many great lessons. Perhaps if I have truly learned, these lessons will not have to be repeated.

Are you fooling around this April Fool’s Day?  What beliefs have you revised in the last 14 years? Ki to Happiness releases past foolishness and embraces the lessons’ blessings.

Since 2011, Neptune’s placement in Pisces has stirred up all kinds of deep philosophical issues. With its shifting into Aries, it brings good luck, resolving those issues. As I reflect on the past 14 years, I willingly release the fears and doubts, and welcome the safety and certainty of “a good outcome of all things” as stated in A Course in Miracles.

I learned in the 80s that the Mayan calendar only stretched into 2012, auguring end times, and yet another whole calendar was discovered suggesting the beginning times followed. Releasing one era and entering into the new one takes a bit of a transition. Fortunately, those of us who have survived have a chance to assist in birthing the good luck and good outcomes fortold.

What deeply held philosophical beliefs that have been on your mind since 2011 are you ready to release? What good luck would you love to replace it with? Ki to Happiness prays a good outcome of all things manifests.

For the first time in 180 years, the planet Neptune is in the sign of Aries. This augurs a time of bringing our deeply held spiritual beliefs which Neptune governs out in the open with fiery Aries leading the way. Many of us have held our spiritual beliefs back until now.

The practice of yoga often begins as a physical attempt to be strong, flexible, and balanced. Later, practitioners become aware of the mental and emotional benefits that lead them to the indwelling Spirit of Guidance, available to all of us. Perhaps with Neptune in Aries, more will awaken to this unifying principle.

What are your deeply held spiritual beliefs? How safe are you in expressing them? Ki to Happiness believes the Spirit of Guidance is equally available to us all and safely expresses that in every way possible.