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Thoughts on Being More Present
I have a lot of lessons to learn from yoga, such as how to fully immerse myself in the present moment, to separate myself from the planning/worrying part of my brain that analyzes the past to inform and shape the future. I need to learn how to breathe into the here and now, to acknowledge–and then let go–of tension and discomfort and float on top of the sea of this moment.… Read MoreI’ve been thinking about this lesson a lot as I transition to a new city, as my schedule as a mother and a professional shifts, and as I undertake audacious/scary/uncertain dreams related to building/finding community and starting Austin’s first
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Reducing Stress
Gosh, even writing yesterday’s post about all my stress made me more stressed.The thing is, my life isn’t going to get any less stressful than it is now. Sure, some of my stresses are unique to my current situation. Balancing work and Henry is difficult and so is adjusting to my new identity and life post-baby.… Read MoreBut starting a school from scratch is going to be even more difficult. In all honesty, it will be like giving birth to a second child. I’m choosing to bring that kind of stress into my life because I’m passionate about dedicating myself to a worthwhile endeavor. But if I don’t learn how
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The Kind of Friend I Want to Be
We recently went to a friend’s birthday brunch, and I was surprised by my ability to get my act together and do three things for her:- Wrap her present in a creative and fun way
- Make fresh-squeezed orange juice for the brunch
- Pack up a dozen eggs from our backyard chickens to give to her
And I showered!… Read MoreAs we were rushing out the door (and I was hurrying to snap a picture for posterity), I thought to myself: This is the kind of friend I want to be.
I want to be the kind of person who gives birthday gifts and wraps them up real pretty. I want to
