namaste: the spirit within me salutes the spirit within you; I bow to the divine in you Dear Universe, They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle, even if it’s been years since you’ve done it. So when I walked into a yoga studio a couple of days ago, I was hopeful. It had been too long since …
Take a Breather
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ~Amit Ray Dear Universe, In the last few years I have realized something about myself. I have discovered I run on two speeds. One can be described as go, go, go. The other as slow, slow, slow. There is no in between. And …
Forgive and Forget–Truly
“Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from the inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harm we do, we do to ourselves.” ~Mitch Albom Dear Universe, They say that it is best to forgive and forget—not for the person who wronged you, …
Soul Recharge
Dear Universe, What a soul-inspiring, spirit-charged weekend I’ve had! It started on Friday afternoon with a last minute movie matinee. I finally saw About Time, which I had been wanting to see for weeks. I won’t ruin the movie, but I will say the message to enjoy each day as if it were our last, resonated long after I left …
Don’t Mind, Doesn’t Matter
“Say what you think. Love who you love. Cause you just get so many trips round the sun… Follow your arrow wherever it points.” ~Kacey Musgraves Dear Universe, I’m always looking for insight or inspiration and most of the time I find it. I especially love it when it finds me. Yesterday I came across this quote, rather unexpectedly, and …
Soul Contracts
Dear Universe, I understand the idea of a contract. Sign your name on the dotted line and seal your fate. It’s permanent. It’s binding. It’s official. In other words, it’s a deal that’s difficult to break. About a year ago I heard the term “soul contracts” and was intrigued to learn more. I planned on reading a book about it, …