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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