Author: Ki McGraw

In addition to yesterday being St. Patrick’s Day, it’s also the feast day of the patron saint of cats. Saint Gertrude is most often depicted with cats as they helped with her manage the rats. I regularly call on her when there’s a need for our felines, together with Saint Francis who cares for all animals.

It helps to know who to turn to when there’s a need. Some of our needs can be met with physical people and others with non-physical entities. I work with both and am grateful to both.

What kind of needs do you have? Physical or non-physical? Ki to Happiness has every kind of need and receives every kind of help.

To all the Irish and honorary Irish, I wish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day. This year, I observe the tradition with HYC offerings of Irish soda bread. Tonight we’ll feast on potatoes, onion, and cruciferous pie.

No need for Guinness or corned beef. My Irish eyes are smiling with healthy habits and a song in my heart, remembering my heritage. My Irish eyes are smiling as I sing the song my Maternal Grandmother taught me when I was a wee one,Tura Luara Luaral.

What is your heritage? How do you celebrate where your people have come from? Ki to Happiness chooses the healthiest parts and releases the rest.

“In like a lion, out like a lamb“ so the saying goes for the month of March. Yesterday we had a bit of both with strong, gusty winds, massive downpours, and sun breaks. Today begins with the lamb, quiet and gentle.

The huge storm spanning from Canada to Mexico took the lives of 10 people in the Midwest. I checked with all my family members and friends back there. I’m relieved that my prayers were answered and that they are all well, despite that ferocious lion.

Do you pray for others? Or are your needs so great that you only pray for yourself? Ki to Happiness prays for others with a grateful heart.



After that full blood moon and lunar eclipse, now we have mercury retrograde. It makes me glad that I stay current with the astronomical and astrological changes so that I am empowered. Communication, transportation, and electronics are likely to be affected with any left over issues that came up with the eclipse. 

Shifting timelines, evermore anchored in the present reality, I am more effective in pivoting my service for those who are in need. Avoiding taking anything personally, I am more available to be an agent of the One. Prepared and willing, I’m honored to do my part to bring peace, love, harmony and beauty to all in my realm.

How prepared are you for communication, transportation, and electronic issues? Are you willing to depersonalize problems in order to find solutions more readily? Ki to Happiness stays grounded in the present.

I converted some of the full moon lunar energy into productive actions. Recognizing that today is Pi Day(3./14) I made pizza pie and vegan quiche. Otherwise, the energy of the full moon with a lunar eclipse had me feeling anxious and tense as our ceiling repair from water intrusion last week finally occurred.

This morning, I awaken to the energy having shifted, the ceiling replaced, and plenty of food prepared for coming days.  We walked off some of the tension during the drying phase of the repair process as the cats were safe from the worker’s activities. With a clearer head, I got the Guidance to work through the disruption and not let it get stuck in my body. 

What did you do with the lunar eclipse energy? How prepared are you for today’s Pi Day? Ki to Happiness follows Guidance and converts energy into action. 

Today’s full moon in Virgo occurs with a lunar eclipse. There are those who interpret the energy as an opportunity to jump timelines. Releasing past fears, worries and tensions, the time stretches out ahead of us with safety, peace and possibilities.

Recognizing that time is an illusion, we can shift into the present moment. Letting go of the past, we can also let the future take care of itself. Becoming more present, we are effective in grounding peace on Earth.

Can you let go of the past and the future What helps you shift into the present moment? Ki to Happiness comes into the gift of Now with each conscious breath.

My mother has dreamt of me using her accumulated air miles in order to visit her. That dream met the reality of the inconvenience of working around the airline’s restrictions yesterday. I dreamt last night of an orange field of grass illuminated by the sun, but awakened to the wet, raining darkness of my morning practice.

One of my dear clients had a dream about having a new relationship. That dream has met the reality of dealing with human limitations. Dreams guide us toward making the unseen real, and Reality shows us what hinders that manifestation.

What are your dreams? What hinders their manifestation? Ki to Happiness reconciles dreams with reality, ever moving toward manifesting the unseen peace, love, harmony and beauty that is possible.

The chilly morning lets us know it’s still Winter. The light is returning, but not too fast. We still bundle up against the wind and the shadows during our walks.

Yoga practice heats us up from within. Students are adapting to the daylight savings time and finding their way back to class.  10 more days of hibernation and the blessings that come with these introspective days may set us up well for a beautiful Spring.

Do you want to hasten the seasonal change? Can you wait and appreciate winter’s end? Ki to Happiness accepts life on life’s terms and timing.

Five years ago, we began live streaming Hatha Yoga Center classes. We intended to do so for our over 70 year old students who prudently complied with the guidance to avoid gatherings as they were most at risk of COVID. If we hadn’t done so, perhaps we wouldn’t still be in business.

We are happy to still be in business, and soon will sign our next five year lease. If at all possible, in August 2027 we will celebrate 50 years of Hatha Yoga Center offering daily classes. I intend to be here with Bob, continuing to practice and teach yoga which has been such a gift to us all. 

Where were you five years ago? Where do you intend to be in the next five years? Ki to Happiness remains tethered to Hatha Yoga Center in joy and dedication. 

We set the clocks, I had one before bed last night. The cats, however, didn’t get that message. They came to get me at our usual biological clock, not the artificial time for daylight savings.

In the seasonal ritual, I reflect on all that has happened since we set the clocks back in the fall. What I notice is much growth and healing in these four months is the net effect of these short dark days.  That gives me a reason to continue with all my changes in habits as we Spring Forward.

What progress do you notice since we fell back in the fall? As we spring forward, what is your intention for the upcoming months of greater light? Ki to Happiness gives preference to all that has worked so far, tethered to the central practices of Hatha Yoga.