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Today we observe the celebration day for Saint Patrick as well as Saint Gertrude. As an Irish descendent who loves cats, my altar is full of symbolic veneration for both of them. Green shamrocks line our pathway as feral cats dash in and out of their feeding station on our deck.

There’s no need for Guinness or shenanigans. Instead, I offer the simple Irish prayer gifted to me by my friend as I sip Irish breakfast tea. Cabbage and potatoes later.

What culture do you descend from? What’s the best part of your lineage to uphold?Ki to Happiness wears green and feeds cats as clients and classes continue.

As we come into this last week of winter, massive storms are brewing across our country. We have already experienced the beauty and the force of the storms as we send them eastward. I’m paying close attention as it affects my travel potential, as well as my family and friends in the Midwest.

Our mildness allowed me to take a long walk on my day off. My packing and scheduling is proceeding. My higher guidance has me continuing to stay here as my brother tends to my mother, and she prepares for her next steps towards health.

 What benefits did this winter bring for you? As the season ends, how are you transitioning? Ki to Happiness layers up for all transitions, aligning soul, mind and body with yoga practices.

My brother picked up my mom from the hospital yesterday and brought her home. She’s on the mend. As the path forward becomes clearer, I will go to her.

This is when the expression “one day at a time” comes in handy for all of us. Fortunately, we all align with it and have practiced it together and apart for years. We each have our own gratitude practice which also binds us together in our shared humanity.

What practices do you share with your family of origin? Despite differences, what binds you together? Ki to Happiness is grateful for all that unites in peace.

Today’s date of 3.14 is celebrated as pi day in observance of the significance the number represents. To those nerds in the know, “math is God” and numbers speak their own wisdom. Numerology studies that wisdom and teaches us that the One is in all things, numbers included.

Whether you are into math, numbers, or the wisdom in all things, it could be a good day to eat pie. Some will be having pi reciting contests.

3.14159265359…is a good beginning.

Do you see wisdom in numbers? What numbers are serious for you, perhaps repeatedly showing up in your life? Ki to Happiness counts like a yogi: one, one, One…

I awaken to the snow falling, and plenty on the ground. Local predictions indicate we are likely to continue to have snow until 10 AM. Well, our city may be temporarily paralyzed, Hatha Yoga Center continues to offer a safe space for conscious movement.

It takes me back to my childhood in the Midwest. A few snow days were padded into the school schedule, which always meant there could be an unexpected delight in the winter. Sledding, ice-skating, or simple hibernation could replace reading writing and arithmetic which offered its own education in the wonders of nature.

Did you grow up with snow days? Can you welcome the surprises of nature? Ki to Happiness sits inside her snow globe view in gratitude and remembrance.

Yesterday‘s wind storm had our power flickering during my evening classes. I could barely prepare for a possible outage with all the efforts regarding my mom‘s process. I’m grateful for the little things that are truly big like the convenience of having power this morning.

Emotionally exhausted from waiting and complications with communication, I took a second bath before teaching. I made myself an extra cup of decaf Earl Grey tea and swallowed some immune support herbs to revive. Together with some sweet cat time, yoga practice and our neighborhood walk, I’m evermore grateful for all the big little things.

What little things are really big in your life? Can you focus on them and release the rest? Ki to Happiness gives the little things a big energy hug.

My mom is in the hospital. I may need to go to her. So far, she is getting the great support she needs from her medical team and her many dear friends.

While I prepare to depart at a moments notice, I also stay put as I listen to Guidance. I also have great support that I may need to call on so I have alerted them. The greatest support for both my mom and myself comes from feeling each of us in agreement and aligned with Guidance, one day at a time.

Do you have the kind of support you need? Where does it come from? Ki to Happiness has great support both inside and outside, near and far.

One of my beloved clients reached out to me, enraged by some unusual circumstances. I’m so glad he did, instead of engaging in other destructive behaviors, either towards himself or others. Today is a new day, which gives him a chance to do better, and reminds me that that’s what is possible every day.

I begin my morning practice in gratitude for my life, and this opportunity to do better. As a sift through my life material each morning, I look for my errors. I always find something that I can improve upon, so I set my intentions to do better.

What would you like to do better? What small steps can you take in that direction today? Ki to Happiness takes one step at a time, improving along the way.

Today is our live streaming anniversary. Six years ago, I got the strong premonition that if we didn’t learn how to live stream, we would lose our business. I’m so glad I listened to that guidance and took action, despite resistance and ignorance.

One week after we started, the lockdown occurred. Only our HYC family attended in person until it lifted. Our live stream kept us offering yoga classes to the rest of our community, and still serves those who prefer to practice with us from elsewhere.

What good remains from the lockdown for you? When have you followed Guidance, despite resistance and/or ignorance? Ki to Happiness grew stronger, more independent and tech savvy for following Guidance.



Nationally, we observe this momentous day for women having gotten the right to vote. Internationally, we celebrate women around the world. Personally, I celebrate my matriarchal lineage.

My mother and her mother both showed me strength and courage to break free from social constraints. Utilizing that freedom, I have pursued my noble mission, guided by my Highef Self. As a teacher, trainer and therapist I facilitate others to the same.

 What women will you celebrate today? What attributes have become part of your lineage that you extend to others? Ki to Happiness honors women everywhere.