After years of dreaming about it, I finally bought an inflatable kayak. It came with two deluxe seats, two paddles, a carrying case and a repair kit, big enough for two for when Marika wants to join me. We inflated the kayak on the asphalt next to the RV to try it out. It was easy to inflate and comfortable to get into. But it had a small tear in the skirt...
Read MoreWhy It’s Good to (Sometimes) Be Selfish
All around me people are rushing and hurrying, taking care of people and things and the heavy worlds on their shoulders. And they are tired and cranky and wondering why all of this giving and doing doesn’t feel very good. Maybe because they are tired. Sore. Overwhelmed. Maybe because they are forgetting to take care of themselves…. When did the...
Read MoreA Different Kind of Self-Care by Ruth Davis
I recently had a massage with a new massage therapist. As she was working on my troubled right hip she said, “You do so much for others that you haven’t been taking care of yourself.” “Oh no, that’s not me at all,” I said. “I’m very good at being selfish.” I felt she was generalizing, assuming I was...
Read MoreSitting In Stillness Opens a Heart
Life is funny sometimes. We tend to avoid what we need and want the most. And then circumstances happen and we are suddenly faced with exactly what we weren’t able to give to ourselves. Leaning into it, accepting it, can be a challenge. But when we are able to be grateful for the experience, magic can happen. Several weeks ago I tweaked my back...
Read MoreFinding Your Soft Edge–It’s Time For An Adventure
Spring is in the air. You can see the buds peeking out on the trees. You can feel the air getting a little warmer. And the days are staying lighter longer. Spring is a time of action, rebirth and re-commitment. It’s a time to come alive again. Today’s article offers you a fun way to greet the coming season. In yoga, students are encouraged to...
Read MoreHow To Take An Instant Vacation
Vacations are fun. Adventure-filled. They help us relax and release. Being in a different place, away from the day in-day out activities of our lives often gives us new perspectives and a renewed sense of ourselves. Vacations breathe new life into us. So many people I talk to complain that they haven’t been on a vacation in forever. They say they...
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