Risk Tasking is a ____ (You will have to read further to find the answer.)
What does it mean to say that risks are a privilege? Many people in this world don’t have the ability to take risks for safety reasons, for example. If they were to take a risk, it may jeopardize their life, their family, or their livelihood. We often take for granted that we can take risks and assume they will always be available to us even if we don’t take them.
Say No for Better Mental Health
How do we go about using the word ‘no’ more in our lives to potentially gain better mental health and the freedom to not always be busy? We change our perspective about using the word no.
Finding Your Roots and Wings
On the surface, roots and wings seem incongruent. However, together they give us the strength to be ourselves with the freedom to explore but a place to come home so that we are not blown around.
Self-Reflection
Reflection. What do you notice when you read that word? Reflection. What images, thoughts, stories, or memories come to mind? Reflection has so many different connotations. Reflection in the mirror. Reflection in water. Our behavior as a reflection of ourselves.
The Duality of Stability
There are many sources of inspiration when it comes to exploring stability. We can look in almost any direction and see stability around us.
The Beauty of the Beginner’s Mind
When we watch babies explore their world there is something so incredibly special. They see everything anew and bring curiosity that inspires. Wouldn’t it be nice if people, as adults, could capture some of that magic? How would our world be different? Instead of bringing previous experiences and judgments to our days, what if we did bring that spirit of openness?
Life as a Story
In the morning when the world wakes up, everyone is writing their story through their actions, choices, and interactions with others. This conjures up the image of a pile of beautiful books being written that vary in how they read and what they say.
Summer Solstice: Transitions and Tradition
Solstices and transitions have another sort of symbolism. They mark the end of something and the beginning of something. With the solstice, spring ends and summer begins and at this transition, we see the longest period of sunlight. There is something special and maybe even scary about transitions.
It’s Okay to Be Uncomfortable!
There is a reason we love our comfort zones. They are comfortable! There is a point and purpose to a comfort zone, and there is also a point to leaving the comfort zone.
Life as a Dance so Why Not Just Dance?
When one thinks of dance what comes to mind? Maybe a traditional type of dance. Maybe a structured form. Or maybe even something that you love or would never dream of trying. Or a variety of images may be conjured up. What about everyday movements as a dance? What about relationships as a dance?
This is Life Yoga Launches!
I not only decided to create this channel as a way to give back, but also because I want to encourage a culture change. There is always so much to do, and home and professional life already puts so many demands on us all. So what if we attempted to change the paradigm and make self-care part of the day, where it is an expected and treasured time. My hope and wish for you and all who engage with the channel is that this becomes a regular part of your day!
The Power of Mantras, Cue Words, or Power Words
There have been many names for the concept of a mantra and mantras have shown up in many different settings for the benefit of those who engage in a mantra. Sport is a good example of one place where the mantra has been used under the name of cue words or self-talk.
Acknowledging Mistakes (aka Taking Responsibility for Your Actions)
Perfection is an illusion. Nobody is perfect and yet many of us strive for perfection. Certain cultures even maintain the idea that we need to aim for perfection. However, we are human and we make mistakes. It happens!
Mother's Day Reflections
We need to be mindful not to make assumptions about relationships and roles that people have in the lives of others. In some families, it might be grandma who is more of the mother figure. In others, it might be an aunt or sister. And still in others, it might be someone outside of the family, like a family friend.
Mental Health Your Way
No one exists in isolation. We are all connected to other people, environments, systems, and forces.
Stress Awareness Reframed into Advocacy!
You are not going to learn anything new or different. Instead, you are going to be reading about a reframe. What if we reframed how we viewed our lives and schedules and instead of making stress relief a “priority” we shift our perspective to advocate for change in our lives so that stress relief and mental health is “the priority.”
Marathon Monday 2022 Women Blazing a Trail - Inspiration and Action!
It was because several brave individuals took a stand and said that we belong as equals that women all over the world race today in this historic race as well as other races around the world.