A shiny new year, new month, new day, new moment to live this one wild and precious life…

The previous 12 months I spent learning. I learned about boundaries and that I could have them! I learned about letting go of the past to create space for new experiences and new versions of me. I started teaching yoga again and dove into the 8 limbs of yoga in my personal practice. I travelled to India and Nepal with a small group (I learned A LOT about myself doing this). I started the home remodeling ‘process’. I helped move our daughter out of our home and into her. own space. Through all of the ups and downs of the year I also learned that I need quiet and down time. That I am ok the way I am and that I know things if I would just stop, listen and trust myself.

Next Up

The end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 were not how I imagined. I tried to embrace the realities and disappointments knowing that I don’t live in a perfect world (nor do I want to).

I experienced some forced down time (I was sick) that gave me space and time to reflect on what’s working in my life and what’s not. As I eased out of my cocoon, I realized I know what to do! I know what my body needs, I know what my heart needs, I know what my mind needs. I know these things innately but I have looked elsewhere for the answers. Why? Because, I learned from my surroundings. From our culture, from experiences in school, experiences at work. I learned to be good, wait my turn, do as I was told, don’t disturb others and get out of their way. I learned I was supposed be busy, do things with and for others all while looking like a super model and behaving like a ‘good girl’. No more.

It is time

Time for me to let go of doubt and the need to create something perfect with meaning. Time to simply do the things and create the things. It does not matter how it turns out. Time for me to embrace that I am skilled and wise and that more people are willing to support me than tear me down.

Looking at my priorities for the year, the month, the day. I’m keeping it simple, not focusing on any end goal but staying curious and open to joy and the unexpected. Learning and doing things that I haven’t done before and that I don’t know if I can do until I begin. I’m not taking the easy way where I know that I can succeed. I am learning to recognize when things get challenging and I resist or get stuck to pause and acknowledge the moment(s) but I will not give my power over to those moments. There’s still much to learn but I’m enjoying the journey!

A few book and podcasts that helped me

• Boundary Boss – Terri Cole (book)
• The Book of Boundaries – Melissa Urban (book)
• Hidden Brain – Making the most of your Mistakes
• Hidden Brain – Taking Control of Your Time
• Good Life Project – An Empowering Take on Getting Older
• Radiant Rebellion – Karen Walrond (book)
• Good Life Project – A More Joyful & Less Regret-filled Way to Live
• Bruce Lee – Be Water My Friend
• Be Water My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee, Shannon Lee (book)
• Hidden Brain – How to Believe in Yourself
• Untamed – Glennon Doyle (book)
• Hidden Brain – Escaping Perfectionism
• Satyavani Rising Satyavani opened the doors to yoga and Ayurveda for me
• Special thanks to all my friends, family, loves, haters, bosses, mentors and general public that have taught me so much and have also frustrated and flummoxed me.