Dear Creator, who travels through the planet, the oceans and the atmosphere which pulsates within the heart of every atom. Make the breath flow throughout the universe with every body of water across plains and plateaus. Through every plant and every tree in constant flow is the river of life. No matter the strength of [...]
Life Lesson: Give Something a Chance
February 11, 2013 By 14 Comments
Wow, this is my first blog as part of this AMAZING team that Athleta has put together! I suppose since my bio is already posted there’s no need to introduce myself, so let me just say that I’m beyond excited to be provided a platform to reach out to Athleta’s inspiring audience of readers (and [...]
How I Like My Eggs
February 8, 2013 By 11 Comments
There are a few good reasons to watch the 1999 movie, The Runaway Bride. They are: Julia Roberts’ laugh, Richard Gere’s hair, and the bit about the eggs. The movie is about a woman who molds herself into whatever and whoever the man she’s currently with wants her to be. She eats eggs the way [...]
Reconnecting with Yoga
February 6, 2013 By 5 Comments
“Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s a cha-cha.” -Robert Brault I’m not much of a New Year’s resolution girl, but that doesn’t stop me from setting short and long-term goals throughout the year. Back in September, Athleta’s month of yoga inspiration sparked [...]
Stay Inspired in 2013!
February 4, 2013 By 4 Comments
This time of year, my Pilates studio becomes filled to the brim with clients seeking to accomplish their New Year’s resolutions. From big weight loss plans to crazy diets to huge athletic goals, I see it all when it comes to those big ideas. But within two weeks of the first of the year, those [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
January 30, 2013 By 6 Comments
Embrace Your Best You by Forgetting About New Year’s Resolutions! Note: Welcome! I’m honored to be a part of the Athleta team for 2013 and I look forward to our sharing. You see, the Athleta team aren’t just the women you see on the Sponsored Athlete page. The team is all of us together supporting [...]
Resolutions vs. Intentions
January 28, 2013 By 3 Comments
The new year often opens with a resolve for healthier living. How do we make these changes? With one sneaker in the gym and a bare foot in the yoga studio, I observe two different approaches to self improvement. The fitness folks emphasize goals like losing 15 pounds or running a marathon. Goals provide measurable [...]
The Power of a Smile
January 22, 2013 By 2 Comments
The power of a smile fortifies the mind under stress. The power of a smile has its effects on the human body. Everything about this human body can radiate the energy of peace. The power of thought can make us live or die. The power of our thoughts can make us live a happy, healthy [...]
Nurture Your Intentions
January 19, 2013 By 7 Comments
You have set your New Year’s intention, now how about some tools to help give your Heart’s Desire wings to fly into reality? I like to use a garden metaphor because your dreams and intentions are like seeds that need to be planted, nourished, and taken care of until you harvest them. Follow these tips [...]
Tips for Keeping it Simple in 2013
January 8, 2013 By 13 Comments
My husband Chris and I spent six months hiking the Appalachian Trail, then in 2006 we sold most of our possessions (including our house and car) to spend a year traveling in Central and South America. Since then, we think twice (or maybe five times) before acquiring something new. To this day I think, “Do [...]
