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One of our students yesterday reported great healing from our work. It inspires me to keep going. These practices and efforts do not result in instant gratification but slow steady progress.

Listening to guidance does not result in a direct path to perfect happiness, health or holiness. The path is long and winding, zigzagging, and a marathon throughout the lifespan. Each bit of progress is a victory, resulting in further inspiration to keep going, keep growing, keep listening, keep swimming.

What inspires you? How capable are you of delayed gratification? Ki to Happiness is inspired by your progress.

Welcome to April. This new month brings with it astrological energy as described previously with Neptune now in Aries. As I reflect on the last 14 years of Neptune in Pisces, I’m aware of deep revisions to some of my most cherished beliefs, no fooling.

Being a lifetime learner, I’ve gotten my report card from the Universe with high marks. I’m encouraged to continue with my spiritual practices as they have sustained me through many great lessons. Perhaps if I have truly learned, these lessons will not have to be repeated.

Are you fooling around this April Fool’s Day?  What beliefs have you revised in the last 14 years? Ki to Happiness releases past foolishness and embraces the lessons’ blessings.

Since 2011, Neptune’s placement in Pisces has stirred up all kinds of deep philosophical issues. With its shifting into Aries, it brings good luck, resolving those issues. As I reflect on the past 14 years, I willingly release the fears and doubts, and welcome the safety and certainty of “a good outcome of all things” as stated in A Course in Miracles.

I learned in the 80s that the Mayan calendar only stretched into 2012, auguring end times, and yet another whole calendar was discovered suggesting the beginning times followed. Releasing one era and entering into the new one takes a bit of a transition. Fortunately, those of us who have survived have a chance to assist in birthing the good luck and good outcomes fortold.

What deeply held philosophical beliefs that have been on your mind since 2011 are you ready to release? What good luck would you love to replace it with? Ki to Happiness prays a good outcome of all things manifests.

For the first time in 180 years, the planet Neptune is in the sign of Aries. This augurs a time of bringing our deeply held spiritual beliefs which Neptune governs out in the open with fiery Aries leading the way. Many of us have held our spiritual beliefs back until now.

The practice of yoga often begins as a physical attempt to be strong, flexible, and balanced. Later, practitioners become aware of the mental and emotional benefits that lead them to the indwelling Spirit of Guidance, available to all of us. Perhaps with Neptune in Aries, more will awaken to this unifying principle.

What are your deeply held spiritual beliefs? How safe are you in expressing them? Ki to Happiness believes the Spirit of Guidance is equally available to us all and safely expresses that in every way possible.

On this new moon, we have just experienced a partial solar eclipse. For those in the areas in which it was visible, it may have appeared like two sunrises. Energetically, this double dawn gives us two chances to set our clear intentions for the month ahead.

With one intention, we are encouraged to release all that no longer serves us. With the other intention, we are supported in envisioning our spirit manifesting its highest vibration in matter. In between the two, there may an opportunity to embrace mystery, to grow in the unknown greater faith, hope and love.

What once served you that you are now ready to let go of? What is your spirit’s highest vision that you would like to manifest? Ki to Happiness grows more confident that mysteries will be solved in right timing, with greater faith, hope and love.

When faced with issues, taking responsibility for solutions may bring us into struggle. Trying to change, learning all about the condition, and seeking assistance requires our will as well as time and often money. As the outcome is revealed, we can continue to struggle or surrender.

Once we surrender, Creation’s gentleness is upon us. Following in the appointed way, we simply do our part. The reward is alignment with Divine Will.

What are you struggling with? After you’ve done all you can, are you willing to surrender to the outcome? Ki to Happiness wills toward changing and surrenders to Divine Will. 

This morning in the storm’s aftermath I’m counting blessings. We still have power, the energetic disruption has passed, and the bird song has never been stronger. Others in our community are less fortunate, with power outages, and property damage.

Our decorative fairy lights lost their electricity, and our Internet service was disrupted in the night. These small consequences are all that’s left of the thunder, lightning, hail, rain, and full gale force winds.  I give thanks for the the grounding and centering yoga practice and am ready to salute the sun as it’s about to shine on us at dawn.

For what are you grateful in your storms aftermath? What practice helps to ground and center you? Ki to Happiness grounds in gratitude and stays centered with HYC.

My widowed mother is taking her first big trip today with her art club. They are all going on the bus to the art museum in St.Louis. I’m proud of her and her resilience as she has been living without dad now for 2+ years.

She continues to serve others, take care of herself, and inspire.  At this point in her life, she is enjoying herself, her solitude, as well as her community. I appreciate her showing me and so many others the way to face grief and life with equal measures.

Who shows you the way? What kind of elderly person are you growing yourself into? Ki to Happiness chooses to grow into a wise, healthy and capable elder, following the footsteps of my mentors. 

My list of unfinished business had me anxious. In my yoga practice I became aware of my need to break down my list into small actionable items. One by one, my efforts helped me calm down.

From calmness, I became more effective with my actions. While I still have a list, I am confident that all will be completed in right timing. Calm centeredness replaced anxiety and gratitude for peaceful progress remains.

What helps you calm down?  What small actions can move you toward peace? Ki to Happiness starts with conscious breathing and the awareness that comes through yoga practice.

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.