As our day begins, the temperature is warm enough at 51° to open the windows completely and let in the fresh Spring air. All three cats jumped at the chance to sit on the windowsill and take in all the scents and sounds in the darkness before dawn.  After the long winter, we are grateful for this simple pleasure.

Every day I open the windows for at least 15 minutes, if only a crack. But this morning with windows wide open for hours, there’s a more complete exchange of air. Exhaling the breath of yesterday’s students, the lingering smells of cooking, and the stale remnants of Kali Yuga’s darkness, our space inhales the maple trees unfurling leaves, the blooming hyacinths and the soft moist earth.

What of the past would you like to exhale? What newness would that allow you to inhale? Ki to Happiness exhales the past’s darkness and inhales the present’s golden truth.



As we shift into the golden age of the Krita Yuga, I smile and look for signs of golden truth. My meditation revealed a powerful symbol yesterday which I acted on immediately. I saw a left hand holding an open book with a caption under it saying “what one with only one hand does.”

When I got up from the meditation, I drew the image in my journal. I grabbed a book I’ve been reading and turned the pages with the thumb while holding it with one hand like the meditation image. When I put the book down, I folded my hands in prayer for the book, the symbol, and both my hands.

What images do you receive in meditation? How readily can you interpret and act on them? Ki to Happiness looks for symbols and signs of golden truth and acts on them immediately.

According to the Hindu calendar, today marks the beginning of the golden age. It’s also called Satya Yuga which means age of truth. After the darkness of Kali Yuga, or Iron Age, we have survived and live to usher in this new era.

As is fitting with the end of one era, there are different opinions about this new beginning and it’s timing. No doubt it will take whatever it takes to clean up the messy darkness of the past. And yet there is a good cause for hope and perseverance as we move forward into this huge cosmic reset, anchoring truth on the good Earth.

What messy darkness are you willing to participate in cleaning up? Where can you shine the golden light of truth to ground it on the Earth? Ki to Happiness cleans up her messes and grounds with Hatha Yoga.

 I returned on my e-bike in the wind and rain from my dental appointment with my new dentist, famished.  I opened the fridge and saw food I had already prepared and quickly heated it up. Chewing with my freshly cleaned teeth, I satisfied my hunger in time to attend Bob’s 530 yoga class.

The practice and the warmed food helped to ground me in gratitude for my humble habits. Without specifically intending, I became aware that I was already ready to rebound from the stresses of the appointment. This morning, I have bounced back into aligning with the inherent joy of living.

Do your habits support you with readiness for life’s circumstances?  What can you do to prepare for what stressors may come in your life? Ki to Happiness hugs her habits of practicing yoga and always having good food easily available.



Today’s balance of light and dark heralds the turning of the seasons. As this occurs in the Year of the Snake, we are encouraged to shed the outer skin of the winter and reveal the fresh skin that’s been growing underneath. The new version of ourselves will reflect all the efforts of the dark half of the year.

I find it helpful to love what we let go of, recognizing that it has served us for a time. Throwing off the shackles of fear, judgement or shame, we are free to experience safety. Proceeding gently, our new vulnerable skin will be enough protection to stay balanced and grounded in gratitude for all that has led us to this moment.

Can you love your history even as you shed what no longer serves? What protection does your new Spring self require? Ki to Happiness loves all that has helped me survive and protects the tender new growth so that it thrives.

Today is the feast day of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers, carpenters, lodgers and those who raise other’s children. I venerate him with a hammer on my altar and some bread. I offer him my gratitude for finding right lodging for all of our needs, and safeguarding my stepson who works in construction.

My grandfather, whose name was Joseph, was instrumental in providing lodging and parenting throughout my youth. His hammer was the first one in my hand as I participated in the construction a small room in his basement. I learned a tremendous amount of practical skills from his workshop, for which I am grateful.

Are you grateful for your lodging? Have you contributed to raising other people‘s kids? Ki to Happiness gives thanks to all who contribute to safe shelter especially for other’s offspring.

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.