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The Late Bob Weir’s family released the last 5 words he spoke before departing this Earthly realm. “ Keep playing. Don’t look back.” So I picked up my guitar for the first time since his death on 1/10/26 and played his “The Music Never Stopped”.

I heard the late Donna Jean singing with me, and felt my fingers moving in Bobby’s rhythm. These things you cannot feel in the past, but only in the present. Instead of looking back, I will keep playing, Further.

What would your last words be? Have you given any thought to your legacy? Ki to Happiness keeps playing in the present.

After studying the manual, googling directions, and watching instructional videos, I put in our first load of laundry in our new washer dryer combo. The timer said it would be ready in about five hours, but I didn’t understand that’s what the displayed numbers meant. it seemed to be taking too long so I returned to the manual so I could learn how to stop it. .

After concluding my evening class, we tried a second load, having learned something the first time around. An hour and a half later, we had clean and dry laundry to fold. That encouraged us to do one more load in the night while we slept so I could awaken this morning to our third load waiting for me to celebrate the success.

How do you approach learning? Trial and error, or studying, researching and repeating? Ki to Happiness like the combination.

Midway through my morning class in studio A, the big truck arrived to deliver our new washer dryer unit. It had been scheduled to arrive last Wednesday, so I knew the drill. I’d already prepared everything in studio B before class, just in case after all this time, the delivery occurred inconveniently while conducting my live stream hybrid class.

When they failed to deliver last Wednesday , it became a frustration. Now I see it was a dress rehearsal. Our shifting from one studio to the next occurred seamlessly, while Bob tended to the installer and I continued to teach and then conduct a private session.

What frustrations have you seen turn into a rehearsal from hindsight? With that renewed perspective, can you forgive the frustration? Ki to Happiness embraces hindsight to readily forgive and project better foresight.

We got a call from our son saying he wanted to stop by for a visit. We just saw him last weekend, so this was a surprise. My mind started making up what prompted this unusual behavior, as it did his Dad’s.

He arrived with gifts! Last week while he still felt poorly after his holiday travels, he forgot to bring them with him. The surprise visit was so that he could make sure we got them as soon as possible.

How well do you handle surprises? Can you witness what your mind makes up about them? Ki to Happiness witnesses what the mind fabricates with detachment in order to receive the gift of the present.

The Grateful Dead’s jazzy rhythm guitarist Bobby Weir passed away yesterday. An old Deadhead friend of mine posted the news on Social media. I stopped in my tracks to let his passing ripple through me like his music always did.

I awaken to the awareness of the fact that he’s gone as friends and family members share their memories and tributes. Kaleidoscopic images of attending concerts, playing in a Dead cover band, and choosing a healthier path bounce off one another in my morning practice. I’ll play and sing, dance and cry, then smile and remember there’s a reason they’re called the Grateful Dead.

What music has stirred your soul? How grateful will you be to be dead, in contrast to how grateful are you to be alive? Ki to Happiness is grateful to have been alive to see Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir in concert many times.

The milder weather and sun breaks inspired me to do a little winter gardening. A couple of last year’s primrose returned with their cheery blossoms. I got plenty more from QFC to line our path.

I used our garlands to border the path and contain the primrose. Recycling the holiday decorations, remembering dad’s appreciation of these flowers and feeling the warmth of the sun after several winter storms brought joy in the cycles and seasons of life. That joy Informs my practice this morning and motivates my instruction.

What inspires you to beautify? Where do you find joy? Ki to Happiness is inspired by nature to joyously participate in the cycles and seasons of life.

One of my FB communities is beginning a 10 day commitment. For 10 minutes at 7am PT we will meditate on truth and peace on a global scale together. We invite you to join us without further need on your part to enroll.

Adding that 10 minutes to my usual meditation time in the morning is an easy commitment for me. I recognize the benefit of joining others in intention and prayer. Linking energetically supports each of us individually as well as our efforts independently. 

Does this appeal to you? Can you join us? Ki to Happiness links conscious communities for the good of All.

Tension, stress and conflict diminish energy for play. Expressing the feelings and seeking comfort may result in further tension. Redirecting energy back to play, exploration, curiosity as soon as safe diminishes the time spent in problems.

Afterwards, the issues may reveal nuggets of guidance unavailable otherwise. Shifting into gratitude for the guidance, play may be enhanced. Working with these energies in yoga, we align ourselves with our potential as co-creators of a more joyous, peaceful world.

What helps you access your playful spirit? How quickly can you rebound from problems and issues? Ki to Happiness bounces back as soon as possible to align with the joy that continues to live within the Heart of hearts.

When I was a kid, my grandmother had particular days for different tasks. I’m not sure if Wednesday was Laundry Day, but we hope it will be for us. After six weeks without, the delivery And installation of our new washer/dryer is scheduled for today.

I have rearranged my schedule and the space to welcome in the new major appliance with minimal disruption to my clients and students. Bob has canceled his plans for golf so that he can be present when I am unable. My back up plan includes using the central studio space if the workers are late and run into class time.

How accommodating can you be? Do you make backup plans? Ki to Happiness “plans and God laughs” as the saying goes, so accommodates and makes backup plans for even her back up plans.

Today’s observed feast of the epiphany honors the three Wise men who followed the star in the east to find the sweet baby Jesus in the manger. Bringing gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh, they welcomed the tiny babe into this world. The story inspires our own journey, following the light, offering gifts and witnessing miracles.

In today’s society, we use the term epiphany to describe moments of keen insight, observing the light within, shining on our path forward. In yoga, we cultivate our witness state of consciousness so that we may be able to withstand the light. Strengthening our bodies, remaining flexible, and balanced as we intend makes us a more fit vehicle to see the light and act in alignment with it.

What do you require to be able to withstand the light of your own being? More strength, flexibility, balance, or intention? Ki to Happiness requires time and space to practice.