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Dad’s week

The wind is bringing down the leaves already, before they change. The heavy rain weakened their stem’s hold on the branches. The streets are strewn with pine cones, wet foliage and rivulets.

It would make my dad sing Nat King Cole’s Tis Autumn, but he’s no longer with us. This would be his 98th birthday week. I’ll sing it for him and remember all the years together.

How do you remember those who are no longer with us? Can you sing their songs for them? Ki to Happiness sings and remembers.

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Anticlimactic

Bob and I continue to marvel at the dry ceiling. For 10 months, anytime it rained, we would scramble to find buckets and towels to absorb the intruding wetness. Now that the decks above us have been sealed, we both experience it as anticlimactic.

Listening to the rain has already returned to being a delightful activity. We no longer need to be concerned over wet floors or steps, making it potentially hazardous to walk around inside. Yoga practice returns to safety whether wet or dry.

How easily can you let go of drama? Can you celebrate anti-climax? Ki to Happiness releases the past drama and embraces safety.

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Just in time

In May, when the last of the spring rains dumped on us, our ceiling leaked in 3 places. We did our very best to get property management on the job. It took them until yesterday to finish up.

The rains returned to us yesterday at about 145. A few sprinkles, and then a real downpour tested the repair. We are safe and dry inside, as it appears that their efforts occurred just in time.

Are you safe and dry inside? Have you prepared well for this seasonal shift? Ki to Happiness is relieved that we’ve gotten what we need just in time

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1st day of Fall

Cool weather with a promise of rain is predicted for this first day of Fall. Perfect timing and I am in sync. As I teach this morning, we will salute this new season.

I enjoyed the last full day of summer with a spectacular bike ride. I lingered a while in the sunshine, noting the sun’s arc lower in the sky. I put away the summer weight bedding and snuggled into fresh warmer blankets at night,

Do you feel in sync with the seasonal shift? What rituals might help you let go of the beautiful summer and embrace the cooler, wetter, darker time ahead? Ki to Happiness embraces the Fall with heartfelt exhalations.

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Welcome Autumn

Today is the last full day of summer. We come into the autumnal equinox in the middle of the night while we are sleeping. Enjoying the beautiful warm clear day with gratitude and appreciation is in my agenda.

This is the time of balance between light and dark. This balance in the outer realm may facilitate a sense of balance within. It also may point out what needs to be re-balanced for the season ahead.

How balanced are you feeling? What needs to be re-balanced as you contemplate the months of darkness coming? Ki to Happiness welcomes Autumn with gratitude for the many blessings of the Summer.

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Rebounding Health

Thank you for understanding my need for brevity during two days of unscheduled self care. Fasting, Epson salt treatment soaks and miso broth have cleansed my system. I’ve fortified myself with bubur, a rice porridge I learned to make in Bali as well as a special citrus soup.

At the 48 hour mark, my health rebounded. I celebrate my immune system and the self care practices I’ve learned over the years. My eyes now see with the eyes of Hafiz who says “ my life, what a bargain. I think I’ll buy it.”

How do you take care of yourself? When you do, how does your life look to you? Ki to Happiness looks at her life through fresh eyes with rebounding health.

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Self care

I’m taking another self-care day. I encourage you all to do the same anytime you need to.

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More later

This morning I need to take care of myself. I’ll blog more later.

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Summer’s End

Slowly the maple trees on our street show their true colors. Bright red replaces the chlorophyll green of summer. Soft rain washes their faces, so all is fresh as we head toward summer’s end.

As I deadhead the flowers on our deck, I reflect on their having graced our entrance all season long. I love how removing one blossom that has spent its beauty, fragrance and seed leaves room for more to replace it. Nature’s cycles teach us much.

How will you observe this last week of summer? What do you need to deadhead? Ki to Happiness dances to Nature’s rhythm.

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Ending Well

Our private retreatment concludes his week with us today. How ever long any retreat lasts, about midway through the participant generally hits a snag. Persisting in the process without forcing, deep lessons can be learned for progress, change and integration.

Every step on the path of yoga is to be celebrated. We will honor this process by having a small brunch buffet following the morning classes. All is well that ends well, which is our intention with his send off.

How do you honor your progress? What needs to be celebrated? Ki to Happiness honors another’s progress and celebrates with a good ending.