As a parent, there seems to be a fine line between encouragement and pushing. As the kids try out new activities, they need encouragement. They want to feel great about their activities, but they like some more than others. Our oldest son has tried baseball, soccer, swimming and tennis. Our middle son has tried soccer, … Continue reading Peace in Encouragement
Category: Presence
Peace in Handstands
I can’t do a handstand. Yet. It seems like the coolest of the yoga inversions, probably because it’s so hard. It takes time, patience, and control. My body won’t do it until I’m ready. This is clearly not me. But I’m supposed to visualize my goals. So, I’m picturing this girl in purple… A few … Continue reading Peace in Handstands
Peace in Making Time
I’ve said many times before, “I just don’t have time for that.” I could be mistaken, but I think I can hear every single person I love saying this phrase, too, at some point or another. We don’t have time. Time is the hottest commodity on the planet. When Hubs and I decided to have … Continue reading Peace in Making Time
Peace in Yoga
I have been practicing yoga since I was 16. Always hyper-emotional, always thinking, often crying, a girlfriend must have known I sought peace and invited me to class one day after our drama club rehearsal. “I think you’ll like it,” she said, adding nothing, her face cheerful and promising. I didn’t know then that I’d … Continue reading Peace in Yoga
4 the Love of Peace 