Our gentle April rain waters my garden. I walked in the mist yesterday. The mild temperatures required only a light jacket.

I contrast this with the category five typhoon that is about to hit my former Guam home as well as the next band of tornadoes marching across my midwestern hometowns. Some say it rains a lot here in Seattle, without saying what it doesn’t do. I’m appreciating our mild wetness, and praying for the safety of those I love, elsewhere.

 How well do you handle storms? Do you do well without their drama? Ki to Happiness has lived through enough storms to appreciate the wet mildness of Seattle.

As my mom heals and attends church in person today, I stay home for church here. The birds sing the hymns as the candles glow on my altar.My practices always include sacred readings, making offerings and prayer.

I connect with all others who worship in solitude wherever they are. Whether at home or in community, we pray for peace, healing and wholeness. We open ourselves to a power greater than ourselves.

How do you open up to a power greater than yourself? Can you do it anywhere at anytime? Ki to Happiness looks within and finds the doorway in her heart to All that Is.

After my day off, my energy has rebounded. This coincides with my mother‘s health also rebounding. I just heard from her for the first time since my return from our visit.

Mom will spend the day alone for the first time in six weeks. She wanted to start her independent day by sharing with me how good she is doing. Our mutually supportive rebounding is what I will have to offer in my classes.

How long does it take for you to rebound? When you’re good again, what do you do with your energy? Ki to Happiness extends the miracle by offering it to others.

I relish the day ahead and the possibility it represents for me. Having returned from my trip, I’ve taught my classes and worked with my clients. Now I can ground myself in the integration of all that has occurred.

Resting consciously, I count my blessings. Healing from the efforts and imbalances, I call upon my Helpers. Body, mind, spirit together I resource and align for my next Instruction.

Can you allow yourself to consciously rest? What helps you? Ki to Happiness rests with restorative yoga practices.

The mild temperatures and sunny afternoon led us to bring out the deck chairs. We sat on them with our smoothies for the first time this year. At night, we remembered to bring in the cushions so as to not invite trespassers

These small tasks awaken in us the appreciation of true spring. Walking in the neighborhood without a jacket, I felt vulnerable but warm enough. I could even practice and teach yoga wearing regular tights.

What activities let you know it is truly spring? How does that affect your yoga practice? Ki to Happiness doesn’t spring forward with changing of a clock, but with the warmth and sunshine inviting us outdoors.

I have returned safely to my home in Seattle. My husband greeted me outside in the mild evening. Our cats sniffed my luggage and helped me unpack.

I heard of my mom’s progress on her chosen path. That helps me continue on mine. Together with yoga practices and prayers, I’m grateful for this gentle homecoming.

What helps you stay on your chosen path? Can you continue with it even as you travel? Ki to Happiness prays and practices yoga for stability and self regulation.

I fly back to Seattle today. My brother, my host in St. Louis, and I visited last night after my drive from the yurt. Together, we processed the events of this trip regarding Mom‘s path forward.

My yoga practices have stabilized me throughout this journey so far. I’m sure they will hold me in good stead as I continue. Praying for safe, on time flight but first unraveling the issues with checking in, and TSA also helps me stay grounded.

What stabilizes you? What assistance do you need to stay grounded? Ki to Happiness stabilizes with yoga and prays for assistance.

As I prepare to depart from my yurt, I do so knowing that my mother is in good hands. Her church community welcomed her back with open arms, offering lots of support. Her health has rebounded to the extent that yesterday she was able to walk upstairs into her master bedroom suite, and ride her stationary bike for two miles, breaking her own speed record.

Her confidence in her choice of doctors and treatment plan leads me to make my plans to return, as usual, this summer. She has risen, perfectly synchronized with Easter. I hope to celebrate her freedom from cancer on Independence Day, and her birthday shortly after.

How does your Easter celebration affect you on this morning after? What has risen within you? Ki to Happiness rises with Higher Guidance and follows its direction.

Hatha Yoga Center hybrid classes continue on this holiday. Rising consciousness with body mind spirit integration makes every day holy. As we each align with our higher nature, we join in That which is available to each and every one of us.

Personally, I celebrate my mom’s rising. She is well enough to attend church after this long eventful month of hospitalizations, doctor’s appointments and tests. I support her in her choosing her path forward, as I continue on mine. We are full of gratitude for the many good folks who’ve assisted and attended to this process.

What consciousness is rising in you? To whom and for what are you grateful as you rise? Ki to Happiness wishes you all a very happy Easter.

We had a lovely home church service yesterday. Just in case Mom is unable to attend Easter service tomorrow, some of the Presbyterian elders of her church came to us with communion. Mom‘s private personal assistant attended with us.

With the Fellowship of that experience, more progress occurred. Mom walked outside in her circular driveway for the first time since her hospitalization. The good cheer facilitated my cleaning out her pantry of any sugary cancer promoting items and replacing them with heathy alternatives.

Where do you find fellowship? What benefits does it provide? Ki to Happiness finds fellowship with all who worship the One which supports discernment without judgement, fostering good choices.