What Motivates You?
Finding the motivation to exercise is a challenge for most people. When the alarm goes off, you need a big reason to get out of your comfy sheets. I call this your “WHY”. Why do you make the choice to exercise today? What gets you out of bed? What helps you make your workout a […]
Thankful
Last night, as I laid in bed, listening to the rain, I thought about how lucky I am. I have a warm bed with a down comforter and lots of comfy pillows. I have a roof over my head and plenty of food to eat. I have a healthy body, and am surrounded by people […]
Enjoy The Ride
Where did today go? Somewhere between teaching two yoga classes, a parent teacher conference, a few loads of laundry, soccer tryouts, dinner, homework and bed, were hundreds of “moments”. Did I miss them? Did you miss yours? In our hurry to get to the end of the day, do we enjoy the ride? I poured […]
Something To Think About
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERSby Portia Nelson CHAPTER II walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall in.I am lost … I am helpless.It isn’t my fault.It takes me forever to find a way out. CHAPTER III walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I pretend I […]
Who You Are Makes A Difference
On a day when we are all on the lookout for pranks and jokes, I want to tell you something sincere from the bottom of my heart. YOU make a difference in my life. YOU, just by being who you are, add color and warmth and depth to my life. YOU, whether a student, co-worker, […]
The Cab Ride
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. I just finished throwing a tantrum about not getting a shower until 5pm. Complaining because my son wanted to wait on me at his pretend McDonalds. It’s only fitting that this is the next email I […]
A Lesson On Perspective
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, […]
Sure Do ‘Preesh-ee-ate-cha”
That’s Utah slang for “I really appreciate you, thanks.” I’m thinking today about Mr. Barney. Fifth grade, Westland Elementary school. He was the first, and I mean first person on earth to tell me that I really could think for myself. Up ’til then I had thoughts that were approved by parents, Grandparents, former teachers, […]
Super Stretch
Stop. Right where you are, push the pause button on your life, and look around you. Take in a big, deep belly breath and notice your surroundings. Are you warm? Comfortable? Well fed, well rested, hydrated and full of hope and inspiration? Are you safe? Are you well? Are you happy? Chances are, you are […]
Little Boys and Race Cars
Today in my car, flipping channels because I’m not cool enough to have SIRIUS, I stopped on a country station and caught the tail end of Alan Jackson’s ‘Remember When.’ I have been in tears all morning… Remember when the sound of little feetwas the musicWe danced to week to weekBrought back the love, we […]