Comparing is not good for the Soul

Comparing is not good for the Soul

Sitting at my computer this week, I wondered what brilliant subject, [now humor me, with that word—brilliant] I would write about. Of course, first I browsed Facebook, checked in on Twitter, and read some articles from a few favorite websites. I was hoping to receive...
Insights from Learning

Insights from Learning

I taught my first Desire Map Workshop a couple weekends ago, and each moment of those two days, were inspiring, uplifting and so full of gratitude and joy. Gratitude for facilitating and guiding others to their Core Desired Feelings (CDFs), [while experiencing mine]...
Listen and Silent

Listen and Silent

When I first read that the words listen and silent have the same letters, it made me pause and reflect. At first I thought, “How cool is that?” Then with further contemplation, I realized that they truly go hand-in-hand with one another. In order to listen, we must...
Relating to Life

Relating to Life

As I prepare for The Desire Map Workshop coming up in April, I keep asking myself this question, over and over again, “What is my relationship to life?” I do my best to be connected, authentic and R.E.A.L. (Realizing Everything is Always Love) Which btw, is what my...
Exploring T’ai Chi and it’s Benefits

Exploring T’ai Chi and it’s Benefits

T’ai Chi has three primary styles: Wu, Chen and Yang. At Red Lotus School of Movement, we practice Yang style. It has existed roughly 300 years, the foundation of T’ai Chi goes back approximately 3,000 years. What is T’ai Chi? Loosely translated it means the grand...
What is F.E.A.R. anyway?

What is F.E.A.R. anyway?

The word fear, conjures up many things inside of me, the unknown, possibilities, anxiousness, courage, new beginnings, and letting go. [Giving you a little glimpse into my thoughts lately.] Tomorrow, I move my outside office, tmdesigns (my graphic design business for...
Attention to Breath is Profound

Attention to Breath is Profound

Paying attention to my breath, seems to be a daily mantra-practice with me lately. Keeping myself focused in the present moment is the kindest gift, I am giving myself right now, and to those around me. I share this all the time with students in class, “Come back to...
My Life Is … T’ai Chi

My Life Is … T’ai Chi

As I am writing this post to you, the saying, “be careful what you wish for…” resides in my mind. I have had a lot of T’ai Chi moments (in other words, lots of change), since my last blog entry on ChiMoments.com. I confirmed this past Tuesday, that a large...
Intuitive Trust, my CDF for 2015

Intuitive Trust, my CDF for 2015

One of my Core Desired Feelings (CDFs) for 2015 is IT (Intuitive Trust). I don’t know about you, but at times, I reach and grasp for answers outside of myself. This year, I am really focusing on trusting my intuition. Being more open and recognizing when I...
Flexibility

Flexibility

A saying that comes to mind, when I contemplate about life, (especially this time of year) is one I learned from my teacher, Sifu Gardner, many years ago. One he has said many times, in many different ways… “Flexibility is the key to vitality in life.” -Master...