After A Year Of Yoga

Recently, I’ve been asked a few times how long I have been practicing yoga. My answer? Oh, about a year. When I stop and think about my answer, I can’t believe it’s been that long. Before I started practicing yoga, I had never really given it much though — and I was definitely a bit skeptical….

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Mystery Rocks

There is no certainty; there is only adventure. -Roberto Assagioli

5AM Wake Up Call

For the next two weeks, I’m challenging myself to wake up early (5am on week days!) in order to turn my mornings into a time to take care of and ‘restore’ myself. I have been realizing recently that for a long time I’ve neglected my emotional/mental and spiritual health. I’m trying to turn my mornings…

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What Wearing Dresses for a Month Taught Me

Watching the news and following current events can be overwhelming. It’s easy for me to look at all of the injustices going on in our world and resign myself to just mind my own business — what difference could I make, anyway? I’m learning that you don’t need to save the world to make a difference….

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Passing the Time

If you spend too much time thinking about a think, you’ll never get it done. -Bruce Lee

Three Words for 2015

I’m not a huge fan of New Year resolutions. Don’t get me wrong – I make goals all the time. But forcing myself to make a resolution just because it’s January has never been a very effective way to motivate myself. I’d prefer to make goals that I truly want to achieve when I am…

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Recap: 2014

Reflecting on the three words I chose to guide me through 2014, I am amazed at how much they described my year. I wanted to do a quick recap before I write about the three words I chose for 2015: Strength There were two main areas that I wanted to focus on gaining strength in:…

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Morris Arboretum

Who knew we’d have such nice weather the day after Christmas? Some old friends and I wandered around Morris Arboretum catching up on life and just enjoying each other’s company. Here are a few photos I snapped that day!

Hello, #Dressember

Today marks the first full week of Dressember! I’ve chosen to be a part of this creative challenge of wearing a dress for each day in December to advocate for the inherent dignity of all women, especially those who have been exploited for their femininity. Dressember exists to inspire and empower a global community of like-minded…

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