I want to thank my dear nor cal friend for inspiring me this week with all our traded voice memos on Acai Bowls and chalky tasting shakes. I called first and told her I was drinking this absolutely disgusting shake. (I usually put beef protein isolate protein powder in my shakes, but I was out so I used an unflavored pea protein one.) š¬ Reader, it was very awful. Mis-take noted. We will not be using using that recipe again (also brain thinking it needs more fruit ETC)! My friend then responds...
14 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
I am a mermaidā¦no really I am, Reader ! And though a bit RIP, a bunch of friends and I were part of this paddle boarding group, the South Bay Mermaids, which we started around 2001. Most of these beautiful women are still in my life today. I am so grateful for you my dear mermaids!! So, Reader, what I mean to say is water helps me access my magic. Whether its surfing, swimming, paddling, soul soaks in the tub, the water is nourishing and life giving to me. In yoga, we call this nourishing...
21 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
hey hey Reader, April is moving quickly. And with this new moon and spring energy what can you call into your life as VIRA energy? In Prana Flow, we call this VIRA BHAKTI. This beautiful energy to be an everyday hero for yourself, your family, your work in the world, for your community. My work with my teacher Shiva Rea, I was reflecting on this vira energy. Tending the fire of my own life. You can also ask these reflection questions in your heart. So stop now and EXHALE. Take a breath or 3...
28 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
So hey! Reader! I was in the bedtime snuggle / book reading moment with my 9 y.o and we were reading a fave book of mine, āThe Three Questionsā by Jon This IS by far one of my most favorite times of the day. I love the reading and the snuggling and the connecting, especially important when there has been a disconnect or something to repair from the day. Which - sigh - there usually is. The book had me thinking of the three questions which are originally from Leo Tolstoy. When is the best time...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
This has been a special week, Reader. My little one turned the big 9 years old! And David and I celebrated our 20th anniversary!!! Yes, our anniversary is on āApril Fools Day.ā š (It was yes a bit of a joke for my mother in law but also we were headed to Bhutan for our honeymoon and we needed to leave on a certain dateā¦) For our anniversary date, David and I ran with our Australian shepherd, Laika on the trails near our house. While Laika is off leash, since she is a herding dog, she...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
I just realized this myself, Reader, and I was like WHOA!!!! As a mom with kids in school, now is my time to REFLECT on all that's happened (that I made happen!) since September. And ask myself: Have I moved closer to those guiding stars (my goals)? Is there some other thing / way of being / call to adventure that is unfinished or needs more forward progress? š„ Because in 11 weeks, when Jr. Lifeguard carpools start, schedules are regularly irregular, and I get to enjoy more time with my boys,...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi hi Reader! The equinox is upon us. The 1/2 way point between the winter solstice and the summer solstice. Itās OUR opportunity to listen into our light and our dark ā- whatās churning, whatās composting, whatās being planted. Do yourself a favor and RECLAIM sacred solitude to DIVE IN and find out whatās important to youā¦ what behaviors you are ready to let go of ~ what are you calling in ~ Take that breath. Take the walk. Have the difficult conversation. Put your phone down and APPRECIATE...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi hi Reader! Have I told you how much I love math? I have always loved math and if I wasnāt in my healer / yogi / coach / mom lifeline right now š, I wouldāve been a finance major and done something with that! ā”ļøor a choreographer ā”ļø or a pediatric cardiac surgeon! Now, I use my math skills to enjoy working with the Quickbooks for our businesses. My dancing skills are being channeled into weekly hula practice. The dreams of being a pediatric cardiac surgeon went into my work with kids and...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi hi, Reader! Itās March! My birthday month woop woop!! š And at my beautiful age of 49! I keep coming back to what is working in my life and that is my: AM Bookend (šyou could also call is Morning Rituals / Morning self care / AM Protocol) You want to make time for your own beautiful sacred nugget of time in the morning. Itās a complete āchoose your own adventureā practice. (And I name it a practice because it grows and evolves as you figure out what works for you.) The morning time...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read