“The people who have most inspired me are people who are willing to talk about their struggles, their hard times, their shadow side. In them sharing this side of themselves… I feel more at peace with my imperfections.”
“We are all imperfect and I try my darnedest to write about my imperfections. To let you know you are not alone. To inspire you to share your story, your truth. To dare to be vulnerable (even though it’s the scary choice), but in doing so, feeling the deepest connections to yourself and others.”
“I’m not saying I have it all figured out, but I’m putting myself out there in hopes that it helps you figure out a thing or two - too!” — Christel Joy
Through yoga, meditation, and writing we will explore how to have a healthier relationship to our body. Listen to what our body is telling us. Ask our body what it needs to feel good. Learn to view our body as an ally and not an enemy.
remember when you were a kid
both creator & destroyer
Boy oh boy is it time for a musing!!! I even have a few friends who have emailed me to ask me how I am since they haven't heard from me in a while. You are correct. You have not heard from me. I have been "too busy". Yep - back to that old hat.
Oh my gosh.... attempt number 12 or so on this one. I'm having so much difficulty navigating this one, so I'll just dive in and pray for grace.
Read MoreIt seems that when you come back from a 10 Day Silent Vipassana Meditation Course, you end up speaking a lot to describe the experience to curious folks. So I would like to share with you all my experience in writing :-)
YOWZAH!!!!! It was intense and amazing.
After a little talking to get you settled in on the check-in day, you are then silent for 9 days. You briefly talk to the teacher 1-3 times to check in with her and make sure everything is going okay and otherwise.... nothing. I was terribly frightened by this going in. Me? Chatty Cathy?? Talk in my sleep girl???
I thought I would have a ton of grief bubble up to the surface and have to face it head on.
Then I was taught the lesson of not having preconceptions, of not having expectations. AGAIN! For all the preaching I do about that one in class - I'm still human and very guilty of doing it myself.
Oh dear, where to begin. I'm not gonna lie - this year was rough. I feel like I have been in transition for a bit over a year now. I made the move to Walla Walla at the end of last year and I'm going to include that in my 2016 wrap-up.
I have lived in 2 states. I have lived in 3 homes. I have now had 4 different places of employment since arriving in Walla Walla. I got used to not having my kitties and then drove 20 hours to bring them to their new home here with me. I have lost Grampa Johnson, Uncle Jim, and Gramma Rhodes, in that order. Shall I go on...
