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As a creative person, I have long embraced the old joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall. The punchline to that question of how one gets there is “practice, practice, practice ”. I apply that sentiment to everything I do.

For instance, I practice yoga, I practice teaching, I practice writing, just like I practice singing, dancing, playing guitar. In all these practices, I am becoming myself. I please myself without an audience, without applause and enjoy my expression, free from outcome.

What do you practice? How free are you from the outcome? Ki to Happiness detaches with love from every outcome.

For Mother’s Day, after two classes and serving the community, Bob suggested we take a bike ride. It was my first this Spring, having waited for my wrist to heal enough that I would be safe. Joyous freedom rewarded my patience as we rode off to see Mt. Rainier and soak up a little sunshine.

We got off the bikes and laid on the Empress blanket when suddenly we got a phone call from Jai. Although delayed, he was ready to come visit so we returned home to meet him. He showed up with Mother’s Day flowers, big hugs, and stories of his busy and successful life.

How was your Mother’s Day this year?  Is there a need for you to redo any part of it for yourself? Ki to Happiness reparents herself and keeps expectations of others at a minimum.

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. A beautiful day is dawning, cool and fresh. The heat and dramatic northern lights have subsided. The good mother Earth continues to offer her beauty and bountiful blessings.

We wish all who mother a day of being seen and appreciated for all you do. I wish to express gratitude for the marathon of patience, nurturance, discipline and continuity each mother efforts toward providing.  Perhaps a day of rest and acknowledgment is in order.

Who mothers you? Who do you mother? Ki to Happiness thanks the Divine Mother in all who mother.

Long ago, I recovered from my fear of missing out. FOMO has been replaced by a true desire to stay committed to my practices. So last night I was in bed while the sky erupted in beautiful psychedelic northern lights.

I enjoyed my FB feed full of spectacular photos. I remember seeing this natural phenomenon as a kid in Canada and as a young adult in southern Illinois. Those memories and a good night sleep satisfy me as I practice in preparation for conducting two classes this morning and a private session after.

Do you have FOMO? Have you seen the aurora borealis before or did you see it last night? Ki to Happiness sees the psychedelic lights within, remembering and practicing.

We walked our neighborhood in perfect weather yesterday. Without a jacket, we enjoyed the feeling of the sun on our skin, with a gentle breeze at 72°. That moment of perfection gives way to a heat wave for the next couple of days.

Spring stirs our cats instincts. They want to go out and chase squirrels and hunt birds. Time to secure our screens to keep all creatures safe.

What does perfect weather stir in you? Can you safeguard your creatures from their instincts? Ki to Happiness enjoys Spring safely.

I learned to play guitar from my first stepdad when I was eight years old. Throughout my life, I have enjoyed playing and singing, solo, with others or participating in bands. When COVID dominated our world, I shifted my creative efforts away from music and toward writing.

Last December, when I broke my wrist, I felt afraid that I may not be able to ever play again.  Even though Covid is long over, I continued improving my writing.  With the new moon energy on us, yesterday I picked up my guitar again and found my wrist healed enough to play again a bit. 

What did you love to do as a kid that you’d like to return to? When is a good time for you to try it again? Ki to Happiness lets creative energy flow in the direction It wants, playing, singing, writing, dancing, cooking…

After our recent windstorm, a powerline was downed across the street. I tried to inform someone about it immediately to no result. I filed a report yesterday with the Find It, Fix It app and with Seattle City light. Soon enough, a truck arrived and assess the situation, removing the danger.

 I pointed out to the guy in the truck that the utility pole that the line came down from is leaning.  I’ve tried to bring that to someone’s attention before to no avail. He took it seriously enough that I am sure that something will be done about it before it falls down.

When you see a potential danger, who do you turn to? When you get no results, do you persevere? Ki to Happiness tends to not only her side of the street and safeguards the Hatha Yoga Center and our neighbors from potential threats.

In the dark of night, the moon shifted into its new phase in the sign of Taurus. This brings us all a chance to envision a beautiful new month of domestic bliss. Happy homes and hearths with an abundance of health and wealth we may envision.

Bless every effort to have completed the issues of the last lunar cycle. Recognize progress has been made even during the challenging conditions. Let go of struggle, worry and doubt in faith that all is well and prayers will be answered in right timing. 

 What are your intentions for the next month?  Can you visualize your prayers being answered in right timing? Ki to Happiness envisions a beautiful world of faithful people.

Today is the last day of the passing lunar cycle, concluding with tonight’s new moon. it’s a good day to finish up any remaining aspects the past month’s efforts. That will allow us to set intentions before bed or on first arising tomorrow for the next new month.

For many of us, the last month has included confusion, disruption, hindrances, and overall chaos during the eclipse portal, with mercury retrograde having a longer lasting influence than usual.  Many of those disrupting energies have been resolved. During your reflection today, you might find one or another issue that you could finalize so that the next month is free from the remnants of this challenging time and what remains is the progress that has occurred due to your perseverance.

Can you take time today to reflect on the last month? Which steps can you take to finalize any of the issues that have come up so the next lunar cycle is free to manifest the progress you’ve made? Ki to Happiness reflects and finalizes loose ends for further progress in the next month.

Many may observe this holiday celebrating Mexico, Mexicans, and those of Mexican heritage. I’ve prepared some feasting foods to serve. I delight in the freedom of our neighbors to the south, and all who resolve conflicts and find the freedom of sovereignty.

Personally, it’s a day of observing my good friend’s birthday. 30 years ago when she convinced me to start teaching yoga regularly, she facilitated my own personal freedom and sovereignty. I stir my gratitude for her into the beans, and send her my greetings on her 73rd.

What does this day mean to you? Can you celebrate freedom in all its manifestations? Ki to Happiness is free to celebrate daily with responsibility and sovereignty.