by Dawn | Aug 22, 2013 | self-improvement, Uncategorized
Teachers–ever feel that you need a vacation to recover from summer? That’s how I feel today. I had a list, “Things to Accomplish This Summer.” Nothing is done. First, I promised my friend Claudia I’d finish “The Book I Wonder if...
by Dawn | Aug 3, 2013 | family
I am coloring with Declan. We are making trees. I start to make my usual tree, which will emerge with owls, a couple of flowers, a graveyard off in the distance, and maybe a kid fishing by a stream. The kid might even fall in. I never finish the picture. I never...
by Dawn | Jul 5, 2013 | family, Yoga, Zen
I mentioned before that my son can detect the presence of or intent to do yoga. He is psychic. But today, he was watching a video. I give him way too much TV when I want to selfishly mediate or practice yoga. It never works. Usually, he pounces quickly....
by Dawn | Mar 7, 2013 | family, martial arts, motivation, parenting, self-improvement, simplicity, spirituality, wellness, Yoga, Zen
It’s time for some yoga. I’m stressed. I’m new to yoga, but I’ve learned enough for a routine. I want to do better in my yoga practice. My friend is puts daily “yoga tips” on her LinkedIn and Facebook Pages. I appreciate the...
by Dawn | Feb 11, 2013 | gratitude, simplicity, spirituality, sports, wellness, Yoga
I’m tying myself in knots again. It’s fun. After my yoga retreat, I tried to practice yoga daily, then lost focus–I forgot the moves. So, I started watching yoga videos. I started with Claudia’s video. Claudia gives such good instructions for...