The sooner we are able to disconnect ourselves from other people, their words and their actions, the sooner we find true freedom. When we understand that we all have our own journey, experiences and insecurities and that we don't have to own those in which others express, we then begin to focus our energy inward … Continue reading A Thought on Disconnecting:
A Thought on Experience
Limiting yourself to any expectations regarding any type of experience can set you up for missing out on appreciating the journey when you end up with an alternative outcome. Whether you are taking a class or teaching one, taking on a new role at work or at home, beginning a new relationship with someone, attempting … Continue reading A Thought on Experience
[repost from August 2013] There’s a beautiful yoga tradition known as Ashtanga that has been my primary practice for the last three years and, as such, holds a very significant and tender place in my heart. With its challenging postures and vigorous pace, I do not only strengthen and grow physically but am tested and … Continue reading Welcome the Challenge and Make Life Beautiful
Welcome the Challenge and Make Life Beautiful
A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
Build a strong foundation by easing your way into any new activity...slowly, with consistency but also with sufficient periods of rest and recovery. Find that place between ease and effort. Challenge yourself to reach your edge but never push past it. Learn your body's signals of over-exertion and pain and pull back, modify, adjust or … Continue reading A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
A Few Thoughts on Nourishment
It's time for us all to let go of the idea of low calorie diets and begin to understand what it means to truly nourish ourselves. Consuming natural, whole food sources that provide lean protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats for our bodies to run efficiently is the best place to start. Clean, unprocessed foods will … Continue reading A Few Thoughts on Nourishment
A Thought on Happiness
True happiness is discovered and developed from within. It won't be found in another person, a circumstance, an image, a substance or an event. Through your actions, behavior, mindset and focus you have the power to establish *your* happiness...and then the people, the surroundings and your new reality will follow. ~V~
A Thought on Judgment
Be conscious of how you judge even the smallest things...not just other people or random events but how you choose to perceive the way you look today, a choice you make, a comment you hear or measurements you take. Deciding whether any of the above are "good" or "bad" is your choice to view it … Continue reading A Thought on Judgment
A Thought on Fitness
Physical fitness breathes life into the foundation of who we are. Our bodies were meant to move and finding something you love that gets you going and keeps you moving will feed your spirit, as well. Cheers to Healthy Living! ~V~
A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Having an internal motivation such as feeling healthy and strong, having enough energy to play and be active, living long enough to see your kids grow up or just feeling good about yourself every day is significantly more impactful than aiming for a goal that sits on the surface. Consider trading in the external focus … Continue reading A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Exploring Transitions Many of us spend most of our time completely focused on an event, a goal, a challenge or an accomplishment but how often do we pay attention to the time in between those experiences? Staying focused on an event of any sort can certainly help you achieve your goals while in the process … Continue reading Exploring Transitions
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