by Dawn | Nov 25, 2014 | gratitude, parenting, self-improvement, Yoga, Zen
Reflections…the worst yogi in the world goes on another yoga retreat… I went on another yoga retreat. This one was special. My friend Claudia Altucher gave it, calling it “Portable Yoga.” Claudia promised to give a thousand yoga tools to take...
by Dawn | Aug 22, 2014 | parenting, spirituality, Yoga
I may be a girl, but I know my cars. And it’s time to detail this one. I’m going to a yoga retreat today. I have to go on retreat because it’s the only time I can avoid being jumped on while I practice yoga. It’s bad karma to go on a yoga...
by Dawn | Dec 12, 2013 | gratitude, Uncategorized
Silence is a source of great strength –Lao Tsu I write at 4AM. The moments before the birds sing bring me the most peace. My mind clears. Silence reveals the thoughts that drown in the clatters, jangles, and noise of the day. The fire glows, coffee sits to my...
by Dawn | Dec 6, 2013 | wellness, Yoga
The doctor grounded me. “Relax. Meditate,” he said. “Or go walking.” I miss running. I’ve been trying to meditate instead, but it’s not the same. I’m not good at sitting still. Maybe it’s ADHD or my bad-athlete...
by Dawn | Nov 26, 2013 | self-improvement
“What is it that gets you out of bed in the morning and exercising?” “How do you write every day?” “Why do you teach even though the climate is so bad for teachers?” These are three questions that crossed my feed this week. On the...
