Freedom

Freedom.

Authenticity.

Connection.

Awe.

Love.

Secure.

Peace.

Balance.

Joy.

Beauty.

Abundance.

These are some of the feelings that guide me in my life. With these as my true north, I can allow people and opportunities to show up in my life in ways I never expected that are more beautiful and fulfilling than I could have imagined. 

Freedom felt elusive. I spent years feeling stuck.

Last year, I released a toxic relationship that kept me feeling stuck and small and it opened up SO MUCH SPACE. There was so much space... too much space. It was exhilarating and terrifying. It was uncharted territory of joy and grief. I was searching for healing and meditation, yoga, reiki, talk therapy, and incredible friends were all there for me. One of the most important and most healing modalities that supported me during this period was The Freedom Tribe.

And now... this is the most peaceful and content I’ve ever felt in my life. I really feel FREE and like there is fertile ground for me to plant new seeds for even more expansive growth.

Happiness is Not A Place

Loving life, loving this pose. I’m so grateful for my job and all the amazing people there. Reflecting (again) on the past year and all the changes that have occurred, I was so impatient to start teaching yoga full time and while it’s still my dream, I’m okay with letting it happen more organically, working at it a little each day with joy in my heart rather than trying to force things through gritted teeth. Taking my own advice, happiness is not a place of “I’ll be happy when ______ (fill in the blank).” It is cultivated each and every day through our thoughts, emotions and actions. A job does not determine my happiness but on this team, with this group of people, I feel like I can be myself. That ability to be authentic, for me, is freedom, peace, joy and love.

We Are Light

Today I am grateful for my voice. 

We all want the same things: love, freedom and happiness.

Right now, I feel betrayed.

I am angry, sad, and scared and these feelings mimic the general consensus of what I'm seeing on my facebook feed.

These feelings all root back to one thing:

Fear Fuels Hate.

Hate and blame are backed by anger.

Anger that makes us look strong but is masking deep sadness.

It's okay to show that sadness. It doesn't mean weakness.

It means grief. It means a fear of loss.

Fear of the loss of our freedoms, our voice and our safety.

Fear of the loss of security and the fear of the unknown.

This fear fuels hate.

No matter where you stand on this presidential election, let's try and understand the "other side."

The opinions of the people that disagree with you.

Through understanding, compassion and acceptance, we can pave the way to love, freedom and happiness.

My fellow light-bringers - continue to shine your messages of love, acceptance and understanding. 

My fellow peaceful warriors - continue to stand for freedom. 

My fellow happiness advocates - continue to speak the truth and uplift this nation and human consciousness.