Karma

I am grateful for....

• the scales of balance that is karma
• honoring the middle path... seeing how to create balance when going from one extreme to the other (Good, bad, right, wrong, left, right, etc)
• valuing my life, and my connections to others
• exploring creativity
• knowing I always can choose, in any moment, who I want to be, and how I want to live
• honoring life, and honoring death. both are beautiful.
• compassion
• the love that draws people together when someone does pass from the physical realm
• knowing we are connected despite this change in form
• the ability to learn to love in new ways, and more completely, and unconditionally, every day
• documentaries
• endings... change!
• new beginnings
• life as a temporary experience
• the wonder that is in front of is in every moment, if we choose to see it
• seeing the temporary vs. the eternal
• sometimes choosing the temporary... and experiencing temporary satifsfaction
• choosing the eternal, and not always knowing the affect, but having faith
• seeing light in others... drawing forth the light from within and sharing it
• stars colliding
• the new moon!

Love!

Today, I am grateful for Love. Integrity. Exploration. Honesty.

Unique

Sometimes contraction is my karma- being a Fire sign, and very expansive.... it takes discipline for me to find a computer and sit down to write my thoughts of gratitude. Lately they have been created in the form of scraps of receipt paper, or in the backs of notebooks. Life these days has been beautiful, challenging, and unique.

Each day is a gift. I see the possibility for so much. I also see the illusion of this world. Engrossment, desires, fleeting moments, stimulus response. I am teaching myself to always look for the permanence in experience... and to create with conscious thought. I am responsible.... this life is for me to live, to lead, to create.

I am grateful for so much, but for simplicity's sake.....

• new experiences every day
• learning to change with choice.... when I see something out of alignment, it evolves
• aligning with connectedness....
• taking claim for influence
• releasing fleeting desires more and more
• seeking permanence
• Light.... the Light in other's eyes, the Light of the Sun, the Light of the Universal Heart
• sharing Love with others.... in new forms, changing forms, expanding forms
• Seeing a connected web of experience....
• soul connectedness, embracing this inner Light
• web of women in my life.... embracing the wombanly wisdom
• Teresa.
• teaching for her while she was getting married.... getting to know her students. expanding... and stretching. learning through observation.
• all the students in the Louisville SOM. People stepping up and taking ownership. Connected community. Learning through experiences. Spiritual Family.
• developing deeper relationships with new friends. seeing this comes through time.
• Derrick. such a beautiful mirror.
• writing. glogging. photographs.
• capturing moments in time.
• staying present.
• seeing my own blood on a slide .... watching movement of Life. Fascination. Wonder.
• Michelle fearlessly following her dreams.
• time! mastering it. haha. the illusion that this is.
• space.
• knowing when its time to transform.
• healing!
• Love.
• You, starshine, you.

Realization

Everything has been shifted into a new paradigm of perspective. I have moved to another level of awareness. I AM spiritually high, in Love, in Light, in Truth, in eternal gratitude for the experience of Life. I've taken a new approach lately of really taking time to appreciate the physical experience. Here we all are, together, vibrating around on this planet of mama earth. It is time to give up our distractions, our limitations, our excuses. It is time to connect heart with the mind. It it time to resonate with our true nature, which is connectedness and Love. Can you dig it? :)

I AM grateful for:

• Love.
• Truth.
• Simplicity.
• Grand awakenings.
• Blissful moments of connectedness.
• Art. Exploring art as healing.
• The sychronistic chain of events in space and time that is my life.
• being a lover first. a friend. a teacher. a guide. a reflection.
• awakening to my inner world, inner castle, giving up the fight. accepting and allowing grace. I AM channel for grace.
• Exploring the idea of cleansing the vessel so I am a pure channel. Totality.
• relationships. Sending Teresa and Kent love for their wedding. Gratitude that I can serve her yoga students while she's gone.
• All the lovely lovely yogis and yoginis I've met in the past two weeks.
• Teaching from my heart.
• Remembering where I have come from.
• Giving up the fight completely. Letting honesty and truth wash away pain, grief, limitation. Love fills in the space, the gaps.
• Derrick. His healing presence. His love. Pure connectedness, togetherness, separateness, and unity, all at the same time. Inspiration to become more of my True Self. Acceptance.
• Holding space. Listening.
• Knowing Alicia's feet are on the land of India. Her transformation. Her place of healing and grace on the planet.
• Tammy giving from her heart. Embodying strength.
• Realization of my next step. Working through some pain with the aid of Helger's healing hands and presence. Releasing. Letting go.
• Aligning with pure potential.
• Ashley Brooke. Instant connection. Realization of relativity. Pure gratitude for such a Divine reflection.
• Seeing more and more how everyone in my Life is a reflection of the different parts of my Self. Seriously. It's kind of wild. But it is real.
• Feeling the need to express in new dimensions. Exploration of art.
• Feeling supported my those near and dear to me.
• Knowing I AM thinker. I am a soul. I am a spirit. I am living in the vessel of this body. I am here to love others and walk in the light.
• Exploration of the known and the unknown.
• Freedom.
• Realization.
• Love.

Free

I AM overflowing with gratitude! Ahh, life is so good, oh yes, yes it is.
Where to start, in a fleeting moment such as this.

• Love! in all forms. Especially from my dear ones.
• Tammy. Her beautiful spirit. Her genuine nature. True soul friendship. I love you my dear sister. Always.
• A beautiful, beautiful, magical, mystical yoga class tonight. Thank you Eagle Creek Park! so lovely. like we were on the ocean of love's breath. So relaxing, peaceful, and uplifting.
• Annie. I love you! Such grace and beauty. Appreciation and gratitude for the past 3 years! Such a joy to re-connect.
• Honesty. Joshua. evaluation. reciprocation. Undying support and gratitude! Like no one else. Yes!
• Helger. Friendship. Love. gratitude. His welcoming spirit. Gotta love my leos in my life.
• my Father. The document he wrote to me today. His sense of humor. His love. gratitude that he is alive, although he's hardly living. Knowing I bring joy to his life feeds my soul.
• gold and pink nailpolish on my toes! haha
• this morning. beautiful. not sleeping. being awake in love. simplicity. undying gratitude. appreciation. openess.
• Derrick. Not knowing, yet knowing all. dancing on the wings of infinity.
• images, communication, words, expression.
• poetry.
• peonies.
• perfection.
• aloe vera juice! :) dinner with Tammy. nourishment. inside and out. anticipating her trip to India. (wow, she made it on the list twice).
• thoughtFULLness of others. Thank you John. sometimes all it takes is a thought.
• friendship in all the right places in my life.
• new oil for my baby car! car wash, and vacuum. finally! Helger for fixing my bumper. Amen!
• planning for next week's badass yoga/kirtan/drum/dance full moon experience. ohhhhhh i can feel it coming. it's going to be transcendental.
• appreciation for creation.
• security and peace. love and bliss. contentment. finding God in everything. everything.
• oneness.
• connectedness.
• love.
• you, my beautiful star, you!

Light

It's been a few weeks, computer access and time has been limited to put forth into such endevours. Priorities shift, what can I say?

My love and abounding gratitude exist, nevertheless. Goals daily, putting forth motion into creation and manifestation. (a new computer is on this list!)

Some highlights....

• abounding gratitude for the beautiful, sentient beings in my life. unseen and seen.
• friends. old faces. family. reuniting with the Baba House members... receiving joy, giving joy- healing energy.
• changing, transforming so many relationships. movement into wisdom. evolution into unconditional love.
• letting go.
• letting go.
• letting go!
• choosing thoughts... positive, indeed.
• inspiration to be the Light.
• a very transformational week... realizing that every day is transformational if I choose to make it so.
• Love.
• Love in its highest form.
• new friends. old friends. realizing soul connections.
• PL memories.
• communication.
• determination.
• forgiveness.
• Michelle.
• Amy.
• Tammy.
• Alicia.
• Joshua.
• Helger.
• Bobby.
• Karta.
• Kerry.
• John.
• Derrick.
• hands.
• open heart....
• shifting!
• smiles.
• aligning with my I AM. meditation. living, being, giving, aligning.
• expression.
• children. innocence.
• walking barefoot in nature.
• the Rock.
• bug bites! haha.
• inspiration to become greater.
• recognizing value... in Self and others.
• seeing how my entire life is dedicated toward the betterment of others... even in the little ways, a small, an organic green juice, a class in concentration, teaching people to interpret dreams, teaching a yoga class, giving a hug to someone in need.... it's all in the little things
• being awake! awake in Love. awake to the True Reality.
• stillness.
• you, beautiful being of Light, you are a blessing in my life.

Ignorance vs. Wisdom

I AM grateful for:

• breath
• a computer to type these words... technology in general, in all its ups and downs
• photographs!
• Michelle's new camera...
  
• dreaming... interpreting my dreams. teaching others how to do the same.
• meeting Gary. having gratitude constantly for the new beautiful people that are coming into my life. seeing the world with an open heart.
  
• the VIBE machine. higher vibrations. Kim. intuition.
• choosing to bare myself and sweat until there was nothing left in a Bikram yoga class. seeing duality... honoring vast differences between traditions.
• gratitude for everything I have learned up to this moment.
  
• complexity.
  
• seeing ignorance with new eyes... learning to open my mind up to see other people's pictures in different ways.
  
• space.
• honoring relationships. respect. unconditional love. equanimity.
• Amy. the place she holds in my heart. her wisdom. her thoughts. her guidance.
  
• being real.
  
• speaking with Derrick. free flowing conversation. smiling... inside and out.
• self honesty, self reflection, self correction.
  
• being awake at 2:47am and being at peace.
• seeing possibilities. seeing reality. seeing what is, and what can be.
  
• freedom.
• asking myself the question, "which god am i serving?" smiling internally at the response. knowing more and more how to discern where to place my attention.
• seeing and knowing value.
• the color between blue, green, and turquoise
• setting goals. following through. dedication. choosing to create.
  
• seeing clearly. one step in front of the other. one breath after another.
• open to change.
• open heart. loving others with an open heart.
• peace, sweet peace.
• knowing God in the space between my breath.
• love.
  

starshine

I AM grateful for:

• Love
  
• morning meditation
• receiving and giving, all in a moment
• feeling the sparkle of the Creator within and without
• space. stillness.
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• singing and resonating with music
• Jessica. How she radiates and glows and doesn't even know.
  
• the after-effects of my dedication yesterday.... feeling my body, mind, and consciousness awake and alive.
• receiving beautiful poetry. ahhh....
  
• Moving with my internal rhythm
  
• connecting my biological family.... giving love unconditionally
• accomplishing goals!
• getting ready to get on the road....
• convertible tops! sunshine and the open road
• limitless possibilities
• You, starshine, you!
  

Time is on my side....

It's been two whole weeks since I have posted on my glog.... what can I say? Life gets busy, priorities shift. A lot of this has to do with the fact that my computer access is very limited. A goal of mine is to acquire a used mac laptop, so if you know of anyone.... send 'em my way! I am open to receive! Much has occurred in the last 14 days... moving out of the full moon, and into the new moon. Louisville has been amazing. My perspectives are shifting!
I AM grateful for:

• CONNECTEDNESS! seeing this in all situations. It is a beautiful, beautiful thing.
  
• the opportunity to teach at Infinite Bliss... being received well. Honoring and appreciating so many dedicated yogis who have such strong practices.
• my own yoga practice deepening as I find new teachers, new inspiration. Seeing the wisdom in how it isn't really new, it's a matter of my ever-evolving perspective.
• Re-connecting with Teresa after all these years. The heart-opening practice on Tuesday. Finding my anahata open and vibrant.
  
• seeing how my teaching skills expand in all ways spiritual, mental, emotional, physical as I expand. Receiving the connectedness between yoga and metaphysics. Appreciating the path of the Knower.
  
• giving the lecture to the East Louisville Sunrise Rotary Club. Being received and being able to give with an open heart. Inspiration that they were inspired by the message. Seeing the value of my influence, and how I can be a conduit to guide others toward Light in so many different ways.
• The separation from ego. Knowing my intentions.
• Poetry, beautiful, liquid illustrations of images, flowing freely, with clarity, with ease.
• Expressing myself, finding my Self, in new ways all the time.
• seeing others try new things. Gratitude for Kurt to give yoga a try with an open mind. Being inspired by determination within others.
  
• Caitlin's sweet presence in my life. Our soul mate phones. Wondrous.
  
• Touching others in small ways every day. Keeping kindness in my heart. Compassion.
  
• Ormus! my goodness. If you want to put a zing in your step, ask me about it.
• Brandon's wisdom. Seeing the evolution of souls in such a beautiful way. Being inspired by other's choices. The ripple effect he has that I see.
  
• Derrick's spirit. Grateful such a huge soul can fit there.... amazement at knowing and recognizing soul resonance. Other-worldy experiences.
  
• lucid. awake. connected.
• Unconditional Love. Beautiful conversations stemming from this idea... in the most unlikely places. (like the kitchen at Wild Oats)
  
• dancing with the stars... and I'm not talking about the TV show :)
• candles.
• the imagination song. thank you Sesame Street.
• partner yoga.
  
• the ability to think! the ability to hold my attention at will.
• sweet surrender!
• my sporadic but always insightful thought-provoking conversations with Amy.
• having intense consciousness-changing dreams as a result.
• being able to move my mind onto what I want to think about. Cultivating clarity.
• beginning to express thoughts again through poetry. appreciating emotion as a catalyst for movement outward.
• broken glass.
• laughter. laughter echoing.
  
• long walks. trees breathing with me.
• my new-found walking partner, April. Her joyous spirit.
• being surrounded by all water signs..... I am learning to swim
• Bryan, Jason, and Dallas continually rocking the boat.
• Wesley's dedication.
  
• Vivian's dedication.
• My dedication.
• Commitment to Truth.
  
• The whole experience with the eyes.... ahh.... vision/perception/awareness. Clarity in thought produces clarity in experiences. And new contacts! :)
  
• meeting Leslie. (again?!) Positive feedback/love/appreciation from students at Peace Through Yoga.
• Knowing the more I teach, the urge builds to expand and give more.
  
• getting down and dirty with my metaphysics class tonight.... why are we here? where are we going?
  
• PURPOSE!
• clarity in this moment of who I AM.
  
• receptivity to my inner Divinity.
• moving my consciousness toward meditation tonight.... knowing it will be an uplifting experience.
  
• Meditative consciousness. Cosmic consciousness. Omnipresence.
  
• Oneness.
• Connectedness with you, in this moment, and each moment.
  
• Knowing time is only relative to the space we hold for it.
  
• the Present Moment.
  

Spiral

Simplicity is bliss.
I AM grateful for:

• movement
• constant change.... seeing evolution before my eyes
• feeling connected to my brother even though we don't speak. knowing on some level he receives my projections of love and light.
• tribe.net
• my ever deepening yoga practice. tackling handstands with equanimity.
  
• Jessica. her inspiration, her smile, being willing to be liberated. youth. curiosity. dedication. joy. being called her "amazing, inspirational renegade yoga teacher" hehee.
  
• sharing coffee with Ethan. simplicity. always feeling at peace in his presence. knowing we are such kindred spirits. knowing we'll be together in this "human" experience for a long time.
  
• blue skirts blowing in the wind.
• talking to Heather. remembering, loving, allowing. appreciating connections, and warmth!
• creating with Larry. a movie star in the making!
• creating "spicy green surprise" for Darren at wild oats... his response. juicing!
• experiencing the "vibe machine".... not understanding, but allowing.
  
• Derrick's love and warmth. Kindred spirit. again.... not understanding just yet, but allowing space.
  
• Vivian and Wesley. Honesty. Communication.
  
• my late night talk with the powers that be that are unseen on Wed. night. feeling a lightness afterward and movement. knowing this is good.
• early morning drive. seeing snowflakes after coming from 85 degree weather.
  
• a slight suntan! :)
• Mark, Laura, John, Rick, Mike. Their dedication. Turning in their 11 Questions. the chills I had receiving them. Bliss.
• Loving teaching.
• non-attachment.
• Tammy and Alicia's loving hands and hearts.
• Big green salads!
  
• Reaching a new level in awareness and understanding of compassion.
• Giving from my heart.
• Unconditional Love.
• Blissful hugs.
• You. :)
  

Inspiration

It has been several days since I have found my way to a compatible computer to express my thoughts of gratitude. Of course these expressions are always near and dear to my heart... whether or not they are expressed in the written form. So much has occured since writing on Friday. This was my first weekend in Louisville, albeit I had a short stint traveling back to Indy on Sunday. (Thanks Armando for the reminder about bi-location). Here it goes... as it comes.
I AM grateful for:

• Unconditional Love
• new connections... old connections never dying
• sunshine, beautiful sunshine
• taking some awesome photographs with my new camera... I will be hosting them on a separate page soon
• a walk in the park with a kindred spirit.... enjoying appreciating where we have come from, the trials, the tribulations, the mistakes, the learning, to come to the present moment, which is filled with curiosity, love, and inner peace and security
• Derrick. His gentle spirit, his words, expressing from an open heart.
• Not sleeping Friday night because I wanted to keep good company! :)
• My first yard sale. Who knew? Learning much about authority, when to give, when to receive (the practice of breath). Bringing in over three hundred dollars for the Louisville SOM. Getting a new table and a fabulous turquoise shirt (thanks Angela!)
• Generousity in others.
• Freedom within responsibility. Staying true to my goals... building success consciousness.
• One moment at a time. Remembering to stay in alignment with my ideal... using it as my guidepost.
• Exploring more of Louisville. Downtown, the waterfront, beautiful and strange people, art, lights, expression.
• Seeing John, Jenny, and Kathy together. The added vibration to the building. Dr. Laurel's presence. Knowing the interpreting of Revelation in the building adds to.
• The easiest financial report I've ever done. Finally! Setting bigger goals for the month of April. Seeing the flow of energy, and how it is all related and connected to thought.
• the cool breeze whispering across my skin, the birds singing sweetly, deep breaths on a Sunday morning
• followed by an amazing, peaceful, inspiration, enlightening meditation
• poetry. expression.
• green grass and bare feet!
• Allison's yoga class. Re-discovering Anusara Yoga. Meeting fabulous new folks. Handstands with a twist! The kula and friendship built in class.
• Being inspired by Jonathan's strong and flowing practice.
• Talking outside on Bardstown Road... infinity within a moment. Sunshine. Old soul connections. Inspiration from a fellow Sag.
• feeling/perceiving/receiving the thoughts from my loving metaphysicians in Indy.
• driving and seeing God the entire way. I even have a picture to prove it. I've gotta post the photo, I know.
• Stillness.
• Allowing myself to be a drama queen. Hahaa, all for the sake of acting. I had to get in character, right? Thanks for putting up with me.
• Seeing Jason, Anne, Michelle, Craig, Lindy and Linda. Wonderful surprise. Feeling the love. For real!
• Getting to play with Deontre, Ethan, Armando, and John. Boys will be boys! And I like it.
• Driving John's car. Haha. The expression on his face. The boys laughing in the back. EXTREME entertainment for me. Gratitude to be able to play and be silly.
• Knowing I get irritated when I don't have the whole picture. Seeing how I can be different. Being inspired by change.
• Eating easter lillies. Ethan's piggy back ride.
• A sweet, slow, smooth drive home. Mixed in with spurts of extreme speed. Hahaa. It's a good thing I have radar in my mind. Appreciating the moment. Always.
• appreciating and valuing my job. Seeing people appreciate my yellow crystal star-ness.... as I create the deli case as an art project every day. Appreciating form, shape, and color more and more each day. Being inspired by art. Beauty.
• Teaching my first yoga class in Louisville at Infinite Bliss studio! Awesome, strong, dedicated yogis. Feeling my groove, loving to give. Gratitude!!!
• Transformation.... like a butterfly.
• Bryan and Jason. Uncontrollable laughter. Thank you! You inspire me.
• Being able to go deep... and stay centered in the midst of the fog.
• Deep breaths.
• My ever deepening spiritual practices.
• Joy and Grace.
• You, my beautiful one, YOU!

hOMe

Today I AM grateful for

• space.
  
• deep breaths.
  
• ever-reaching for more.... being able to be honest with myself, even though it isn't easy.
  
• John's encouraging words.... knowing as soon as I moved through and claimed responsibility that alas... the problem was solved! Seeing the universal good in this.
• Dr. Laurel continually working with me so that I can become more. Tears of letting go of limitations. Lightness coming from self-honesty, self-correction, and self-reflection.
• seeing my students shine... their growth is so inspirational.
  
• Claiming authority. The freedom and responsibility that comes with this.
• Seeing Andy yesterday and drinking a fabulous hand picked green juice. Refreshing.
  
• Having gratitude for where I have come from, and where I am going. Knowing how I caused this.
  
• seeing the relationship between memory and the present moment. seeing how being in the same place all the time is an impetus for staying in the past. wow!
  
• sunshine. fabulous sunglasses.
• consciously choosing gratitude for the little things as I move through each moment. Seeing this is a purposeful choice that is natural.
  
• being awake in each moment.... seeing how I am already different than a few weeks ago. Remembering how I thought five years ago I'd always be the same. Knowing how the true reality is so vastly different. Growth. Self-love.
• seeing Anthony off to Portland. The growth I've seen in him over the last couple years through him coming to yoga classes. His appreciation for me. My appreciation for him. Knowing his life is different because he has found yoga.
  
• Hearing positive feedback from Ethan and Joshua. Knowing yoga has changed them for the better. Seeing them moving forward together and aiding each other positively.
  
• white skirts.... being spring!
  
• Bliss!
• the open road.
• On my way back to Louisville, and seeing how this is now home. Feeling the city calling me back. hOMe. :)
• Unconditional Love. Compassion.
• You.
  

Freedom

Today I AM grateful for....

• Freedom
• Rain, Thunder, Lightning
• photographs... making collages.... creating inspiration
• accomplishing goals.... every day, every way I can
• getting set up to teach at Infinite Bliss next weekend
• seeing I am learning to trust Universal Law
• walking in Cherokee Park
• movement!
• fresh juice at work.... mmm.... and lots of life force!
• finding stillness more and more
• learning I have "cool earlobes" haha
• the color green
• green eyeshadow!
• CANI- ceasing and neverending improvement.... COOL! thanks for that one!
• my car getting much better gas mileage. Thanks guys for the new spark plugs!
• knowing I am loved and cared for
• meeting Jose last night... his "stay focused" tattoo
• blushing.... hehee
• my crocs!
• always moving forward
• talking with my mom... remembering where I came from (in so many ways)
• how she reminded me of the crazy person I was before I became a student in the SOM
• seeing how much I have evolved as a result of being a student in the SOM
• being excited about the future
• knowing I need to go because I have class to teach! :)
• You.
• Being Free. Having free will. Aligning with Divine Will.

Flowers

...the big exhale
I Am grateful for

• simplicity
• love.... in all its forms
• road trips!
• my new camera! finally!!! yessssssssssssssssssssss..... manifestation at last
• the College of Metaphysics
• Dr. Daniel.... his presence, his words, his spirit
• being able to cry
• learning how to get down 'n dirty in the hog lot... building a fence... yes, I am a woman of many talents... and I can wear beaded earings while I do it
• Kimberlee.... connecting so deeply with another of our tribe...
• meeting Frankie... our matching notebooks
• meeting lots of new people... bright shiny souls.... connecting and having fun together in a spiritually high minded way
• Larry, Ron, Armando and Ethan gaining new experiences and initiations... welcome to the other side....
• knowing Ethan and are such kindred spirits... appreciating soul connections and friendships
• the Rock Shop!
• taking goofy photos.... yes, I know I need to post them
• the ability to be REAL
• humor... laughter... fun...
• sneezing, haha
• drinking green tea ... iced, of course
• 80 degree weather
• sunshine... smiles from strangers
• other people's perspectives
• Self Respect.
• Bryan, Jason, and Dallas
• fresh flowers
• gratitude for little things... all day long...even when I don't make it to a computer to post it here, knowing it's in my consciousness
• salad greens! more energy.... vitality
• trying ormos today.... woah. who knew? not me! i didn't know water could vibrate like that.
• walking outside in the sunshine
• breathing new life....!
• Love
• You!

Joy

• Today, I AM ----GRATEFUL----! for......
• I AM grateful for each spark of Divine Light that is in my life!
• Laura, Rick, John, Mark, and Mike
• having the opportunity to teach yoga.... leading people toward the light, one breath and movement at a time
• as always, Joshua never fails to make me smile, ahhh
• knowing Joshua and Ethan are making one helluvah roomate team.... knowing they will and do support one another
  
• moments of solitude driving
• the thrill of relationships and learning with others
• being awake!
• finding my own way.... finding joy continually
• feeling the Love from the Universe....
  
• ahhhhhhhh
• reading my new book, the Emptiness Sutras
• rain
• photographs... memories
• Laura's dream... her growth and love is so inspirational
• Mark stepping up! yay Mark!
  
• smiling!
• knowing I'm about to embark on a journey in the yellow SOM school bus.... Windyville, here we come!
• thrill and joy and being alive and BEING AWAKE! (yes, again!)
  
• hehe, not sleeping! by being awake, I mean awake in consciousness ... not just awake physically... it's mental, emotional, and physical
• the present moment
• imagery and imagination
• LOVE!
• you.... my dear sweet souls, you!
  

Universal Good

The last few days have been a stretch for me to find the good in every situation. It is a beautiful initiation I am coursing through. Challenges turn into adventures, which leads to so much more beyond first glance. Will power and discipline have been my friends. Procrastination is my impetus for change, to respond in the moment. The only moment I have to be is now. Reality (as it were) is constantly change, evolving, growing, moving. Responsibility and authority (being the owner and creator) of my thoughts is my focus. Connecting with people and channeling and giving light is also my focus. It's been coming in unexpected packages.
I AM grateful for:

• Life!
• breathing... deep breathing..... ahhhhhhhhhh
• smiling and connecting with others
• becoming used to the extra disciplined practice of arising eeaaaarrrrly... pre-dawn is golden
• gratitude to know that Rick gets up every day at 5am! This is inspiration.
• Knowing to inspire means with spirit
• Knowing I AM with spirit
• in the physical realm, ever-increasing gratitude for a fabulous job. The energy is good, and people are welcoming and loving.
• Especially thankful to connect with Derrick and Brandon, two fabulous crystalline beings...
• Brandon for teaching me how he's been raw-living foods-vegan for over a year
• getting to teach him the mind triangle!
• understanding others instantly when I am rooted in mind
• Justin's giving spirit... postering on Bardstown Rd. with him last night
• meeting Natalie.... knowing I will connect with her again soon
• feeling a deeper sense of peace that is unshakable
• moving my body more and more each day... feeling inspired by the beautiful weather to get out and MOVE
• knowing I am more than just my body.... regaining the reverence and respect that the body is the temple for the soul and the spirit
• seeing Craig's gratitude and training log... receiving where he is... so cool!
• seeing Michelle gain more strength and become an even more fabulous, strong, and dedicated woman
• connection from afar.... knowing time and space is an illusion. hah!
• getting an enexpected check in the mail today
• big sunglasses
• flip flops that were handed down to me from a glorious gal
• looking forward to the all student meeting tonight
• Love!
• and of course, you!

Time-warp

Today, I am grateful for:

• Love
• Rain
• Meditation
• driving
• time-warping.... haha, I think it might be an understanding I have
• Beating John to St. Louis! Haha. Also, beating John home. Sports cars aren't all they're cracked up to be. Hondas are.
• my beautiful car with a beautiful bike rack on it! yes!!
• Ethan taking my bike to tune it up so I can safely peruse the streets of Louisville
• just being at the College of Metaphysics
• still mind class w/ Dr. Daniel
• stepping up... letting go of limitations... giving a 10 minute talk in Dr. Barbara's class
• ahhhhh.... the feeling of release of energy once I had given it
• movement! identifying w/ subconscious mind
• seeing where I am, honoring it, and seeing where I am going
• slow, still Sunday afternoon... the hills of southern indiana
• talking with Adam, seeking resolution... expressing my thoughts
• being told I am now a Louisvillian... I didn't even know that was a word! Thanks Lindsay!
• Deontre's honesty.
• changing identity and thoughts at the drop of a dime
• gratitude that my teacher is seeking solitude
• Joshua. Thank you for listening.
• meeting Beth at Starbucks... thanks for the free coffee!
• getting my oil changed
• blue jeans. the color pink. having long curly hair.
• forever getting compliments on my earth shoes. the conversation about yoga and posture that always ensues as a result.
• the library
• the tailspin of being a yellow crystal star... knowing mayan astrology is worth studying.
• having awareness of energy! being grateful that I see beyond the veil. I am grateful it doesn't scare me anymore, because I know how to use it.
• Truth.
• students.... completing book reports on time! :)
• Love.
• You.

At Peace

The most interesting thought just came to me. I could die happy right now, knowing my impact on other people in their lives. I saw the line of probability of driving tonight, and a trucker hitting me and killing me. Saw the whole image, clear as can be. I saw people reading my glog as my last words of wisdom. How succinct and beautiful that was. Wow.
I am grateful for...
Knowing I'll wait another 15 minutes to leave, and knowing I'll be safe. Being reminded by DR. L tonight that I need to act on intuition (For the 500th time, don't ignore it... Listen to it Bethany!) It's kind of wild. I know I'm living on purpose, and I need to continue to give to the world. I choose to live. I choose to love. I AM that I AM.

Honesty

Today, I AM grateful for ...

• honoring my body and adjusting it to wake pre-dawn regularly now
• feeling inspired upon awakening, knowing today would be a beautiful day
• having the ability to be totally focused and on point driving through the rainstorm in the dark
• the weather constantly changing- a reminder that change is the most natural harmony in existence
• letting go of imagined fears last night... receiving the space and molding it
• shining light into the darkness
  
• loving yogis at Geist Fitness
• my new buddies at W.O. in Lville... hearing more news from Kurt about the merger and what our fate shall be... knowing I'll have exactly the job I need
  
• seeing my Father.... knowing he's trying
  
• cuddling with my kitties that I do miss so much... all four of them! Being happy about being covered in cat hair
• organizing more stuff... feeling good about it.... letting go of more
• having the tenacity to go for it and guzzle a whole cup of coffee before yoga class tonight (hey, I've been up since 5am!!)
  
• how energized and playful it made me.... the effect this had upon everyone's well being
• getting the yoga high and knowing I gave my best
• Joshua's spirit... and recognizing the shift in my energy field, true health has returned!
  
• being able to receive money! ahh, grateful I got over this one. For the longest time I had trouble claiming my worth with teaching and receiving money. Change is good.
• having hugs that last an eternity in a moment
• giving and receiving new understanding with my SOM students
• seeing the Indy SOM buzzing with goodness tonight
• seeing I've released a lot, and it is good... knowing my influence is still appreciated
• knowing I am more objective than ever before, and I can be neutral and honest
• backrubs! Love...
• my nose piercing
• my telepathic connection with Laura
  
• connecting with Ethan. getting to create and share his birthday celebration at midnight. I love and am grateful for Ethan's calming presence in my life.
  
• the Transcendent Oracle, and all it entails and gives to those who can receive it.
  
• knowing I AM a spiritual being
• Ethan helping me with the bike rack, yay!
• tying up lose ends
• being candid! ain't nothin like the present moment baby
  
• the fact that it's 1:30am and I'm wide awake on cosmic energy, and am about to drive home... hOMe :)
• unconditional love and acceptance of my true Self
• freedom that comes from love and acceptance
• inner peace

Rain

Gratitude, gratitude, behold

I am grateful for so much.... today, what comes to mind is...

• awakening to the birds....
• being up before the sun!
• organization
• fun, fun, fun friends at work
• recognizing the changes in my consciousness regarding attention, concentration, memory, listening... knowing the work (and play) I am doing is causing change
• seeing this in the simplest ways, a constant reminder and encouragement
• talking about astrology with new people... seeing lines of connections within souls
• people being intrigued by my "psychic nature"... haha
• RAIN! RAIN! RAIN! wonderful, cleansing, opening, refreshing
• seeing how all is as it should be... just not in pretty pink wrapping (its kinda like comic strip newspaper wrapping with obituaries on the other side if that makes any sense!)
• getting high on fresh veggie juices
• feeling loved by people who don't really know me... but they give love anyway
• staying positive ..... an act of will sometimes!
• Amy listening
• exploring new roads
• hearing from Alex, my wonderful, beautiful soul sister from yoga teacher training... what a surprise, and a joyful, heart opening experience... looking forward to seeing her this summer
• knowing the answer to "Who am I?" in a deeper way.... wow. Ask me about it.
• being disciplined with my disciplines! :)
• talking to Deontre... being able to be objective
• calling upon my strengths
• paying bills...
• the color turquoise... the crushed velvet jacket Dr. L gave me.... it's fabulous... thank you!
• water!
• getting compliments... knowing how to receive them with grace
• connecting with new people (ok, ok, so this is every day, but still!)
• Craig and Michelle giving me a bike rack! I am so excited to get it and USE IT!
• meeting new friends that bike.... seeing myself biking more
• feeling healthy.... having gratitude for my health
• being in the present moment
• You!

smiles

Today I AM grateful for:

• the beautiful souls I have in class on Monday evenings... getting to meet Dallas, finally, and all his Scorpio love
• Jason adjusting my back! a chiropractor in disguise
• Bryan sharing his awesome experience with circle of love....
• feeling the Louisville SOM's vibration increasing and becoming more magnetic
• indigo ink
• waking up this morning while it was still dark
• having an organized walk-in closet.... amen!
• getting to know more new folks at Wild Oats
• people being so damned friendly here
• apple walnut cranberry parsley salad
• sunshine, sunshine, and more sunshine
• taking my shoes off and walking barefoot outside, 2 days in a row!
• knowing that everything is in perfect order, and all of my needs are taken care of
• stepping into authority through experience
• taking on a superviser position @ WO
• knowing my job will be secure despite the merger
• green t-shirts
• strangers smiling
• my fabulous green japenese inspired purse
• initiations...
• Laura, and the presence she has in my life. I am grateful for my experiences with her, for they stretch me in many beautiful ways. Thank you Laura!
• knowing I am a better person today than yesterday
• Love
• Being able to cultivate a still mind
• Being in the present moment
• You

Spin

Today, I AM grateful for

• freedom
• honesty
• inspiration
• releasing attachments
• traveling.... moving between Louisville, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and back to Lville in just a few short days!
• dancing Friday night... thank you Chicago AfroCuban Project!
• class on Saturday in St. Louis
• realizing how much I have manifested from my 10MWList lately
• my reliable car! hondas rock
• my new nose.... jewelry (whaddya callit?) and the fact that I had an *excuse* to get something fancy for Sat. night .... a six pointed flower/star!
• expressing myself through movement Sat. night at the Masquerade Ball....
• being inspired by Joshua and Molly performing
• being in the present moment with Joshua
• not sleeping enough! :)
• sunshine, sunshine, sunshine
• the fact that sunshine and cosmic energy keep me going
• open roads, and a still mind
• talking with Adam after having much space... appreciating him for where he is
• Mark surprising me by coming through Lville last night for Healing Class.... powerful!
• meeting new people ... constantly!
• new job! cool, diverse, educated people to work with... the "Team" attitude
• breaking out my teva sandals... which still had mud on them from my last frolic in the fall
• walking in Cherokee Park today.... cobblestone, mud, grass, trees, birds...
• taking my sandals off and practicing yoga in the grass
• intuitively finding Mellwood arts center... not even knowing how to get there, but getting there! a new friend there to help me find what I need
• being excited about indigo ink... what I get to paint, and the purpose of it
• my new library card
• the woman next to me at the library that was trying to find Crown Hill cemetery in Indy
• the fact that I could help her find it... her being happy about this of course "Praise the Lord! Ask and ye shall receive!" hehee...
• the Law of Relativity
• being connected
• people willing to help at every corner!
• having sunglasses! as much as I enjoy the copious amounts of sunshine.... sunglasses are good
• being loved and loving
• You

Receiving

Today I AM grateful for:

• receiving new people into my life
• a new library card
• 60 degree weather in the Ville!
• synchronistic encounter with Karta
• the Law of Attraction and being in harmony with it!
• exploring
• organic pineapple
• shedding layers
• running
• meeting Jessica for tea... parallel lives and the beauty of a kindred spirit
• meeting Beth... connections and open doors
• Vivian, Michael, and Wesley bright souls eager to shed their limitations to be free in the now.... open to love
• Michael taking out the trash
• wearing a white skirt in March
• loving mySelf
• talking with Amy... appreciating communication
• the opportunity to perform on Saturday night with Joshua and Molly
• exhilaration! ahhhh
• the present moment
• sunshine melting the ice at Geist this morning
• spring colors
• Alicia, her beauty, grace, and brightness.... inspiring me to eat more raw foods
• feeling glorious after eating raw living foods
• seeing the photographs from Sunday
• all the beautiful people in my life
• the birds singing
• the fact that I'm going to go outside and run right now~~!
• the present moment
• YOU :)

Change! (and new shoes)

I AM grateful for:
*Love!
*Letting go gracefully
*Holding on tightly... haha
*Amy and John and fits of laughter
*singing with Amy
*cuddly kitties
*Leah and her spunkiness
*Good company... a lovely dinner at Queen of Sheba (Ethiopian!) on Sat. night
*Charting my progress and evolution
*fresh spaces, blank canvas, openess
*speaking my mind, one thought at a time
*bending the confines of time and space to arrive in Indy from Lville in 1hr32min on Sunday morning
*hot girls driving orange mustangs wanting to race
*.... realizing I know the hot girl driving the orange mustang :)
*Lindsey and her brother Jonathan's generousity with photography
*having an awesome group of supportive individuals come for the Source Yoga student apprecitation class on Sunday
*Liz, Sherry, Ethan, Joshua, Tammy, Helger, Alicia, Angela
*Jessica, Cherri, Michelle, Stephanie, and Eric
*Liz's support with yoga for over two years- you rock sister! I love you!
*amazing photographs, and knowing they will make www.livebrightyoga.org come alive
*manifesting this creation from my 10 Most Wanted List
*visiting with my mom.... teaching her (and myself) how to use itunes
*dancing to the Allman Brothers
*finger foods Sunday evening at the SOM
*a warm fire
*Joshua's warm heart and contagious giggle
*Armando's generousity and creativity--- I'm looking forward to the ipod! :)
*Jason wearing a suit, seeing a bright soul opening up
*Terri's warmth and love
*balancing the checkbook
*supportive and loving students and friends
*the ability to cry and express my emotions
*Ethan pointing out this experience is a big lesson in attachment for a lot of us... Ethan's love
*John helping me release stress... thanks for listening
*knowing Indy is in good hands
*orchids
*singing Led Zeppelin at the top of my lungs
*having manifested a new job before moving... a new kooky boss
*Amy, her love and support, and willingness to listen and give
*letting go of Superwoman!!!
*Dr. Laurel's good intentions
*having the discernment to know when I need time and space to heal, and to not DO too much
*JUST BEING
*buying new running shoes and using them this morning!
*Bryan and Jason being bright lights
*doing the mirror exercise again
*finding a "thanks for letting go" sticker in a random closet this morning
*knowing I can create what I want, and the wide open space ahead
*sunshine
*YOU reading all of this since I haven't posted for 3 days!

Past, Present, Future

I AM grateful for:

• meditating
• morning sunshine
• the birds singing
• Joshua's unbridling Spirit, friendship, and love
  
• somethings only girlfriends can do- thank you Tammy, and I hope you enjoy your new duds!
• being able to change my attitude (almost) at the drop of a dime (showers help!)
• memories, and being able to have gratitude, and then release that which I don't need
• recognizing attachments, and taking healthy steps toward letting go (too many clothes!)
  
• haha, the duality- the clearance rack at Target (hey, I needed a brown skirt)
• letting go of CLUTTER
  
• loving mySelf unconditionally
• doing financial reports and seeing more money coming in than going out
• accomplishing that which I begin
  
• my roomate, John, and his laugh!
  
• finding a reggae CD made just for me for Christmas.... and just now listening (and dancing) to it!
• having a teacher I can trust
• making new friends in Louisville
  
• being invited to a woman's birthday party tomorrow who I don't know yet
  
• again, connections on Tribe.net
  
• water!
  
• salt baths
  
• being in the present moment
• YOU!
  

Revolution

Today, I am grateful for:

• change
• Michelle, her beauty, grace, and inspiration
  
• an incredible fire last night, and two equally incredible gentlemen to share it with
• teaching yoga to 12 women this morning, and seeing them lighter as a result
• receiving a handwritten book created by a student...
  
• connecting with many loving friends on Tribe.net
• Photographs
  
• Helger's loving healing hands, having friends in good places
• gifting wool sweaters
• having foresight
• the steam coming off of the earth, deer in the mist
  
• being able to move my body like I do, and teach others to do the same
  
• breathing through my nose, despite my remaining cold
• my loving, beautiful, supportive students who reach for more every day
• others thinking of me
• unconditional Love
• knowing my soul was a revolutionist in Japan in 600 AD
• the ability to learn to be of influence to others... with responsibility
• the present moment