What would happen if we let go of: judgments self-critisim comparing ourselves expectations on ourself and others feeling inferior feeling superior You’ll notice that inferior and superior are both on this list. It is because as long as we feel either way, we are held...
There seems to be so many truths in our world today … and it feels like instead of bringing us together and embracing one another—it is dividing us. Truth is tai chi. Let me explain. Truth is fluid because our life [inside and out] is always changing. Truth has never...
Paulo Coelho has been my one of my favorite authors since, The Alchemist. He wrote this and posted it on FaceBook, and I wanted to share it with you all. Its essence is tai chi, but then again I believe life is tai chi. __________ A young cloud was born...
This writing was inspired by asking my Sifu how he would define being resilient. This is a collaboration of his words mixed together with insights from me. _________________________________________ The first thing he said was, “To be resilient is to have inner...
I thought a short writing about the subject of acceptance would be a great way to start 2021. Let’s begin with an invitation, accept everything in your world exactly as it is. Sound simple enough? It can be difficult if we consider putting up resistance against the...
As I write this to you, it’s the eve of 2020. What a year, one that will be talked about for many generations to come, and we can say we experienced it. We have all changed this past year, I have learned more about myself than I could have imagined. As, I am sure you...
This year is one that will go down in history isn’t it? How are you doing with everything? Have you had a chance to settle into a flow that feels good? Or, are you still hoping the old world will come back? I am here to say, it won’t. How can it? We all have changed,...
If you have been around me, in class or outside of class, you have often heard me say, “go with the flow.” I still believe in this concept and following the path of least resistance, but at times the flow becomes more like 25-50 feet waves in the ocean. [Hello 2020]...
I have been looking at my reflection being mirrored to me through my 16-yr-old daughter. I am doing my best to hold the middle ground, not take things personally, but it’s a challenge—as any parent will tell you. I know all this is an opportunity for growth, for the...
I love this theme for autumn let go and let be, while giving gratitude, and releasing with ease and grace.I have been learning a lot of lessons lately, and continuously reminding myself—everything in my life I have created. After a few moments [okay, sometimes hours]...
