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I learned yesterday that an old friend of mine from high school is hospitalized with Covid. He was vaccinated twice. Later on I heard from an old yoga buddy. He said “ if all those stupid people would take the vaccination we would be through this.”

I hold the space to love others as they are. Vaccinated and hospitalized, or unvaccinated and healthy, as well as all other possibilities. Also opinionated and projecting or quietly hold one’s own counsel. All of us are children of the same mother-father God who equally loves each and every one of us.

How do you like being judged? Can you free yourself from self judgement. Ki to Happiness judges not so that I may not be judged.

Yesterday’s trip to the farmers market required no tears. Lively jazz music filled the air as folks milled about selecting produce, kids slurped natural popsicles and dogs sniffed each other’s private parts.

I noticed a young hippie girl selling tiny flowers by the stem. I loved the way she delighted in each different blossom. As she took her time arranging an inspired bouquet, I strolled through each stall. Cherries! Enough to share. Now my custom bouquet graces my altar on this special day of celebrating Saints James and Christopher.

Can you delight in each blossom? Which Simple pleasures are your best? Ki to Happiness shares the cherries.

Like millions of others, we watched the Olympic opening ceremonies yesterday. Such a beautiful spectacle. I was moved to tears in a couple minutes over the meaning of the games. They’ve inspired us all to push beyond our perceived limitations and evolve our species.

The contestants are thought to be the best of us. We spectators benefit from their excellence. We aspire to be like them or remember when we did. Now as the contests begin, let’s cheer them on as we cheer ourselves up.

Did you see the opening ceremonies? Were you moved by all the different nations coming together again for this purpose? Ki to Happiness gives us all medals for patience in waiting an extra year for the Olympics.

Welcome to the first of two full moons in Aquarius this lunar cycle. This gives us a chance to examine issues of freedom.

We have just entered the sun sign of Leo, which governing the heart. The next Aquarius full moon occurs when the sun is in the sign of Virgo. This will illuminate issues related to freedom and discernment.

How free does your heart feel? Can you discern what will serve your freedom issues in a month? Ki to Happiness feels free to love and discerns how, what, whom, when and where to do so.

Before I had braces I had a big space between my two front teeth. The teeth came out at an alarming angle and were slightly twisted. I started orthodontia at age 6, braces at seven, retainers until age 17. Later I learned that in some tribes in Africa the gap between the front teeth is an indication of space for Truth to be spoken.

Yesterday I shared FaceTime with an old friend. Seeing her gap toothed grin I recognized my young self in her. I appreciated her Truth as she shared it, with that twinkle in her eye, and the one raised eyebrow. I felt the sense of continuity across the decades and the natural Oneness between those of us who are open to Truth.

What brings you a sense of Oneness with others? How open are you to sharing your Truth? Ki to Happiness speaks Truth in saying “ I am You.”

I am blessed to have three special friends who share this day as their birthday!!! They may read this post immediately, later, or never at all. My appreciation for them, their life, and their presence in mine brings me to celebrate us all.

So whether you are 71, 66 or 21 (or any other age) as they each turn today, I’m so glad to share this Earthly experience with you a while. Walking, practicing yoga, opening our hearts to one another makes the journey worthwhile. It opens me to celebrate all of us on the Earth now, having been born and continuing to live, love and evolve.

Are you glad you were born at this time with all the others here now? Can you celebrate? Ki to Happiness sends out a Happy Birthday Om to you!

Since 1997 I have been fortunate to go to Bali annually. Teaching yoga and conducting private sessions go with me wherever I am. One of the many delights in Bali is my nightly ginger tea ritual. It supplies the “night janitor” of our natural sleeping processes with the right cleansing fluid.

Last night I resumed that practice again. I’m so glad I did! I awaken feeling clean and clear. I’m grateful for sweet dreams, good cats, and ample loose tea as I begin this new day. My morning practice Glowed from the depths of my gut and all that supports us from there.

How are your evening practices? Could they benefit from a little ginger tea? Ki to Happiness looks forward to more tonight.

I awakened this morning from a bad dream. I rolled back on my back to allow it to shift into potentially a better conclusion. Instead it got worse. I got up and found out one of the cats peed on the floor again. Reaching for loose tea for brewing, I found little.

I share these things with you, dear Reader to let you know how human I am and how ordinary the issues in my life can be. What may be extraordinary and contagious is the way that my morning practice smooths all the roughness. Enough tea, a clean carpet, and a greater understanding of my unconscious result.

What do you do when you have a rough start to your day? How do you smooth out the rough edges? Ki to Happiness continues with consistent and potentially contagious yoga practices.

At the farmers market I got bags of squash blossoms. After removing the stamen, I stuffed some fresh white bean hummus inside and gave them a securing twist. After 20 minutes in my nice new oven, they were ready for sampling.

I put them together with a full vegan meal and offered the same to my husband. He wrinkled up his nose and declined. About three hours later, he came to me raving about how delicious they were! I laughed out loud in joy and celebration. I love his truthfulness both in not wanting to try something new and in the delight once he did!

Are you willing to try new things? Can you be honest about it? Ki to Happiness loves truth even more than yummy stuffed squash blossoms.

As our new door was being installed yesterday, I kept my eye on the clock. I had an early appointment and wanted to make sure we were able to use the space for our purposes. I reached out to my client to let her know that we may have some distractions.

She got right back to me and said she would not be able to keep her appointment. Perfect timing! As the workmen continued, sawdust and power tools kept the space unusable until class time. Now with a new door and the space clean, it is completely usable for all of our purposes again.

Have you seen how synchronicity works in reverse? Sometimes things do not happen at the same time and it’s a good thing? Ki to Happiness feels the Spirit in perfect timing.