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It’s been over a month since our burglary. The cats and I are recovering from the trauma. Today, new security codes will be put in place so our building will be always locked. This will reduce the entrance of the undesirable.

Waiting for this correction, we have had a chance to reflect on our 9 years here. After 33 years just 2 blocks away without burglary, we look forward to more protection as we’ve gone through 3 burglaries, 2 assaults, and innumerable calls to 911 for assistance removing homeless encampments in our building.

What correction are you waiting for? What are you learning as you wait? Ki to Happiness is learning to retire her roll as Security Guard and redirect energy back toward the One, in gratitude for the Yoga practices which have sustained me all along.

I start off each day in the dark. Big winds in the night blew open a window and knocked over a plant. The cats and I inspected it. Then they started dancing. So I did too.

Just the smell of the soil got them going. The fresh chilly air enlivened their chase. Not yet 5 am and we were dancing in the dark, feeling the elements, delighting in life.

What do you do in the dark? Can you delight in the elements? Ki to Happiness dances with the light and music within.

After 108 meditations offered on Hatha Yoga Center FB live streaming group page, we have entered into phase 3 of reopening our society. I hadn’t planned on doing any, let alone the magic number of 108! Life lifted me into the offering.

In celebration, I stepped out to mail a package in advance of my upcoming trip to visit my folks. Sudden thunder clapped, and startled me. I continued on with enough protection from the impending deluge. Instead, I got a Sun break, then more thunder claps. I’ll take it as applause for all our efforts coming through the shutdown.

What is life lifting you toward? How can you best celebrate your efforts through the shut down? Ki to Happiness applauds you!

As we enter into phase 3, I commend all of my readers for surviving this pandemic. We have all learned a lot in the past year. Much of our learning may not have come to us in any other way.

One thing I learned is that I was able to lead meditation online for a year! Today is my last offering, unless we revert to greater restrictions again. I started without any idea how long it would be necessary to continue. Had I known it would be a year, I doubt if I would’ve committed. One day at a time, for the first 75 days, and one week at a time for the rest of the year, I was able.

What will change for you as we enter into phase 3? Which lessons will last from this pandemic? Ki to Happiness integrates the best, and lets go of the rest.

I had a live student yesterday. He’s a beginner, from the outside our stable group. He’s been with us before the pandemic hit in full force a few times. I remembered him and his wrist issues, but not his name, until he reminded me.

He got oriented with another long-term stable group member assisting a bit. As I continued to instruct, I was watching joy and mirth rising from within. Bubbling up from the deep well which started me teaching in 1985 came smiles and ease for us all.

Do you love what you do? Can you still feel the impetus of your journey? Ki to Happiness loves learning and teaching.

Doing my best to finish up the end of winter issues, I found myself frustrated with nine different issues. These little threads are remnants of the burglary that have not yet been stitched up. Some got snagged by the technology required to live and work in these times.

As a yoga teacher, trainer, and psychotherapist the tools necessary to mend these snags aren’t in my toolbox. Fortunately, I have several people that have them. I’ve had to reach out repeatedly, and ask for help. I’ve been humbled this Winter.

Do you also have remnants from the winter that need mending? Can you accept the loose threads as they are for now? Ki to Happiness Springs ahead, with loose threads and a humble heart.

On this last day of winter in the northern hemisphere, it’s a good day to clean up. Letting go of the Winter’s debris, in our surroundings, in our bodies, as well as in our minds will prepare us for a beautiful Spring of balance and growth.

When this winter began, We had a sudden shift back into more restrictions in our area. Bookending that well, on Monday, March 22, we open up wider than we have for a year. Let’s get ready!

What do you need to release? Are you ready for Spring? Ki to Happiness loves all the seasons.

Since the InaugurationI have lost my taste for the news. In relief I allowed myself a respite. I check in from time to time. Then am startled by the good news!

After years of bad news, sometimes it’s hard to take it in. Like returning to eating after a lengthy illness or fasting, it’s very important to take small bites and chew well. I’m loving the new appointments to the administration, the movement forward with the stimulus package, and the likelihood of half the kids getting out of poverty, as the virus begins to be contained.

How are you doing with the good news? What size bite can you take? Ki to Happiness extracts the nutrients without overwhelming her system.

Top of the morning! I’ve never been so happy to learn that the Chicago River is green again. Last year at this point in time, all celebrations were canceled, and the river stayed it’s organic color. Now that restrictions have loosened, and we can celebrate the spirit of the Irish, let’s do so safely.

The metaphoric snakes that were driven from Ireland by Saint Patrick continue to require a watchful eye and perhaps a shillelagh. Those snakes symbolize our lower selves, and are best driven out of the sacred land of our bodies so our Higher Selves can reign Supreme.

How will you celebrate? Which aspect of this day can you resonate with? Ki to Happiness wishes you the Luck of the Irish to overcome what is needed to let your eyes smile.

Along the way to the discovery of innate happiness within there are little moments indicating we’re on the right path. I experience this in synchronicities, coincidences, illuminations and time warps.

For instance, yesterday I had a tight schedule. Yet within it, there was a feeling of timelessness. Infinity was wrapped up in each of the efforts. I even had the time to drop off a little love note which I had prepared before coincidentally for a friend in need of some sweetness. Syncing up with Spirit, guidance sets the pace and illuminates the direction.

Is your path letting you know you are on the right one for you now? How does it occur? Ki to Happiness sniffs out the scent of light.