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As I prepare to travel, we are having another partial shut down, which makes TSA problematic. One of my students informed me of the SeaTac option to apply with spot saver for an interview. When all checks out right, they will usher me in.

I learn a great deal from my students and my clients. Sometimes the lessons are practical like this situation. Most often, we learn together how to become better, more compassionate, as we sift through the presenting material to integrate body mind and spirit.

What do you learn from those you serve? Practical knowledge or more abstract? Ki to Happiness grows right along with those who grow.

As our early daffodils start to put their heads down, I planted some bulbs for summer blooming. I do so with every intention of enjoying their blooms and sharing their beauty with our neighbors, students, and clients. In this way, I look forward to returning to tend to them after my upcoming trip to see my mother.

The trip will have its challenges during the TSA shut down, the transitional weather, including tornadoes, snow, hail, and highs in the 80s and my mom’s multiple medical issues. My brother has helped me adjust my expectations and reinforce my healthy boundaries as he’s been through so much being on the first “watch” since she got home from the hospital. My yoga practice is easy to pack and free to choose breath, posture and intention wherever I go, including as I take the second “watch”.

What intentions are you planting now for your summer? If traveling, what’s free and easy to pack? Ki to Happiness travels Light and follows the Light, looking towards Summer Blooms.



I’ve participated in global peace meditations, the last couple of days. There’s another one available today, invoking the element of water. I love plugging into others around the world who similarly desire peace, and are willing to join together at a certain time wherever we are.

Yesterday‘s experience at 4 PM felt like a love fest. I sat in a sunny spot with my cat, looking out at the blue sky before closing my eyes and sensing peace within. Knowing that others around the world were with us intentionally, I basked in the web of interconnection hugging the planet.

Are you aware that somewhere around the planet Someone is always meditating for peace? Are you willing join this network? Ki to Happiness rests in the peace of knowing that peaceful meditations are constantly happening somewhere always.

Right on time, the sunshine returned for spring equinox. I celebrated with a ritual of releasing the challenges of winter and planting sunflower seeds for love, harmony and beauty. In the afternoon, I sat in the sun a while as I talked with my friend on the phone.

Soon I will see my friend, as she will visit me while I am with my mom. Further preparations are underway as our new cleaning person took over for our usual cleaner who is on pregnancy leave. Getting everything in place for my departure with every intention of returning to Spring’s renewal.

How did you welcome spring? What seeds have you planted? Ki to Happiness looks forward to the planed seeds germinating and growing toward the Sun.

Today we welcome spring, astronomically. Light and dark are in equal balance as we turn towards the newness of growth and possibility. Many cultures observe this as the true beginning of the new year, in keeping with agricultural societies.

Hatha Yoga means sun-moon union, referring to balancing two main channels of energy in the body related to being receptive and active. We yogis attend to this balance all through the year with alternate nostril breathing. Equinox makes that easy, whereas maintaining that balance all through the year requires intention and daily practice.

How is your Balance? What helps you find Balance? Ki to Happiness stays dynamically balanced throughout the year with Hatha Yoga.

Winter’s chill brought opportunities for hibernation and reflection. Lessons learned offer blessings as Spring arrives. We stand balanced between the two as the light and dark shift dominance.

As a 10-year-old, I expressed this in the following haiku.

Winter Icicles

Thaw, melt and are forgotten

Followed by Beauty

My elder self applauds this wisdom, still applicable on many levels.

What wisdom did you glean as a child? Does it still hold? Ki to Happiness hugs her inner child with her Higher Self, embracing that which stands the test of time.

Today’s new moon gives us a chance to make plans. This Friday, Mercury will go direct which may allow those plans to move forward gracefully. Transportation, communication, and electronics all may be able to support the plans in becoming manifested.

These energies have given me what I need to begin making plans for Spring travel. I have booked my ticket, and made all arrangements for visiting my mother while she faces her medical issues. One day at a time, perhaps these energies will help her heal on all levels.

Have you been waiting to make plans? Do you start to feel those energies shifting? Ki to Happiness rides the waves of energy with conscious intention toward peace.

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.