A Health Update
I have a health update, because I promised ‘you’ll be the first to know’ if anything changes. Well, things have changed. My Personal Trainer is back, and asking me to ‘up my weights’…again. My latest PET scan showed that cancer has found its way to my T3 vertebrae. It’s not news anyone wants to hear, […]
May Day!
May Day! May Day! I can think of no better way to start this message. You’ve all gotten used to my game face. Today, you get to see my RBF. *Google it* I really don’t like to complain, or focus on the negative. It’s not good for my physical, mental or emotional health. And it […]
It’s Still a Gift
Life isn’t tied with a bow but it still a gift. ~Regina Brett It’s still a gift. Today has been one of those days. Is it Mercury in Retrograde? It could be weather, could be cancer, could be sixty. Could be life on planet earth being F’ing hard. I’m tired of gray. I want my […]
Yield
I’m free.. it took me my whole life I got the keys to the cages I’m ready for bright light I’m free… I came here for the fight I’m front row in Las Vegas And there’s a big one on tonight ~U2 Atomic City Happy March my friend! We’ve just returned from seeing our absolute […]
The Power of AND
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. ~Regina Brett This has been the motto of my life for 6 decades. Get up, get in action, make shit happen, an object in motion, yata yata… It’s so interesting to find myself in a place where that isn’t always the best thing. […]
The Best is Yet to Come
“Cherish the moments, all of them. You have seen and felt much in life so far. But still, the best is yet to come.” ~Melody Beattie January 1st, no matter what happened in the rear view mirror, always feels like magic to me. A new beginning where the slate is wiped clean, and I get […]
I am content and…
“Searching outside ourselves for happiness in any form, whether it be substances, people or possessions, just leads to yet more searching” ~ Ekhart Tolle I find so much peace on the islands. Hawaii makes everything easier. I came here to lead a yoga retreat, and spend time with my family. I am leaving with a […]
What’s in Your Backpack?
Early in my fitness career, I attended the IDEA World Fitness convention. I will never forget the words of the keynote speaker (although I forgot who said them). They asked the audience to imagine they could put all of their worries, struggles, life burdens into their gym bag, and bring them to the stage and […]
Choices and Change
Quiet friend who has come so far, feel how your breathing makes more space around you. Let this darkness be a bell tower and you the bell. As you ring, what batters you becomes your strength. Move back and forth into the change. What is it like, such intensity of pain? If the drink is […]
Trusting the Process
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~The Alchemist, Paulo Coehlo Universe, I’m trusting you. Here’s what I want. An immune system and meds that are smarter than this cancer. Doctors that pay attention and care. An abundance of healthy foods. Sunshine on the hard days. Love all […]