Author: Ki McGraw

Today we have another calendar day that is also a command. March 4th tells us to go forward boldly into our plans. On March 1 we had a chance to get clear what those plans are and now we head in that direction.

The winter has given us a chance to hibernate and reflect. Meteorological spring has begun even as astronomical spring doesn’t start until 3/19 this year. During this liminal period in between, we are invited to move into taking action based on what our winter reflection has revealed.

What are you drawn to march forth toward? Between now and astronomical spring, what actions do you need to take to come out of hibernation? Ki to Happiness is drawn toward peace and marches towards it in all ways.

Emotions, which I think of as energy in motion, are like water. Sometimes fluid like rain, other times vaporous like steam, or solid like snow. Outside my window, there’s a wintry mix, with some rain, hail, and flakes.

It reminds me to take an inventory of my various emotional states. Frozen feelings from long ago have thawed and become fluid. Hot steamy impulses have cooled so conscious choice directs all energy toward right action.

How is your emotional state? Can you consciously direct your energy into the preferred motion? Ki to Happiness lets her energy move in alignment with the Spirit of Guidance.

Today my family observers 51 years since mom married step dad. In speaking with her yesterday, I hear how her steadfast love for him continues to grow beyond his ashes. She has not only beaten the odds by surviving him after the one year mark of his exit, but is thriving as the Queen of her own castle.

They say that history belongs to the historians. She is now the historian of their story. She spins their yarn with gratitude and grace.

How steadfast is your love? What story would you tell if it was up to you as historian? Ki to Happiness celebrates steadfast love.

Yesterday’s emboldening Leap Day set the stage for today. March first is the day on the calendar and also an encouraging command for us to take action. Acting in alignment with your dreams for Spring would be a good use of this command.

The winter has given us a chance for deep reflection. In this new month, those reflections have a chance to take root and bud up like the bulbs which slumbered during the deepest dark. Soon they will blossom with the new season based on our actions as we follow our marching orders from Higher Self.

What action can you take today in the direction of your Spring dreams? Can you allow your Higher Self to give you your marching orders? Ki to Happiness marches first in the direction of slow steady growth for the benefit of All.

This extra day on our calendar invites us to take a bold leap forward. The long winter may have given us just the right reflection, so that we know exactly the direction for us to Leap. Bolstering one’s courage may be necessary.

As you open to the energy of the day, you might notice your own particular impulse. There may be dreams that have been percolating through the winter that give you a sense of a small step you can take in the direction of your future. Breaking down a big leap into doable approximations forward may be most prudent.

In which direction are you drawn to leap? What small step can you take toward that impulse? Ki to Happiness looks before she leaps.

Instead of doing Cats and Cows, I’ve needed to modify that basic yoga practice by standing on my knees and forearms. I call the simple activity of spinal flexion and extension from that foundation as Kittens and Calves. Renaming it gives me a chance to abstain from any sense that what I am doing doesn’t count.

Every effort on the spiritual path counts. One step I take toward the Great One results in 1000 steps being made by the One in my direction to support and encourage my efforts. Uplifting my attitude translates into greater healing potential and patience.

What might you need to rename? What small step can you make in the direction of the One? Ki to Happiness encourages you to make any effort.

We’ve had terrible weather predictions. No snow has come to pass. Cold and clear, all is well here.

So often there are dire warnings of things that never occur. Our nervous systems can get jacked up in response. It’s so important for us to take a moment and feel the safety around us, calming our nervous systems, and giving thanks for our many blessings.

How safe to you feel right where you are right now? Can you express some gratitude for your blessings? Ki to Happiness is safe and thankful.

In each of our lives, all kinds of challenges occur. The Yoga Sutras list sickness, light mindedness, failure to reach a stage of meditation or hold it once reached and inertia among the many hindrances from eons ago.The list hasn’t changed much.

The question is how quickly we can turn that energy around. The Yoga Sutras suggest we “throw the weight on the other side”. By that what is intended is for us to resume meditation, which leads us to gratitude through our intention.

How quickly and gracefully can you turn your energy around? Have your practices in meditation developed enough of a groove for you to rely on? Ki to Happiness gets in the groove of gratitude thanks to yoga practice.

As I concluded, teaching my second class yesterday, I looked out the window and saw one of our helpers. He was ready to get on the job of installing our new flooring in the foyer. After we convened with Bob and solidified our plan, I rested.

I got up from my rest and found the job all but complete, with Bob cleaning up! I helped a bit, and we took off for our walk, seeing someone had cleared our sidewalk and curb. With this progress while resting, I feel encouraged to rest some more.

Can you let go and let others help? How can you best thank those who pitch in? Ki to Happiness thanks all of our helpers, seen and unseen.

Today’s full moon in Virgo illuminates our issues with health, work, and systems that support both. We are invited to see our approaches to those aspects of our lives in order to improve in the way indicated. Without forcing, slow, systemic changes in the direction of improved work and health are recommended.

Hatha Yoga is a beautiful system that offers tools to improve in these ways. Physical postures, breath work and meditation help body mind spirit integrate. Especially today,

How is your health? What work do you need to do to improve it as you offer your right livelihood to serve the world? Ki to Happiness employs the system of Hatha Yoga to help improve herself and offers it to others.