Life cannot be corralled or riveted into place. It is often messy and never stagnant. I am learning to be like the butterfly, seeking sweetness from what is real.

Sometimes we make bad decisions, or decisions that seem bad that turn out to be good, and then maybe even bad again at some point, because the story isn't over until the story is over.

Thumping and knocking sounds woke Tiger and I. We looked at each other, our necks swiveling around to hear more clearly. What was happening?

We ate lemon cake with whipped cream and berries to celebrate a birthday. Then the fog rolled in and the wind was sharp and biting.

With practice we can reset the nervous system toward a little bit more ease and resilience.

We can laugh at our foibles and hold ourselves in care and compassion as we move forward through the wild and precarious adventure called life.

There is no prerequisite to be a certain way. Instead we can start right where we are, with what ever mess is happening

You don't have to be perfect, and like Tiger you may complain along the way, but have courage, take heart, and carry on.

To be alive is to continue to grow and learn. It doesn't matter how old you are; you can start something new.

We need not be diminished by the difficulties in life and can experience a huge amount of freedom when we remember that the winds of life blow through everyone's life. 

Time flows forward and we are called upon to enter into the new year.

The night is long, but when it is dark, light becomes more clear. Let the light, let wisdom teachings, carry you through to the other side.

If it is true that everything is connected, which it is, it becomes important to take care of the small moments, ourselves, and each other.

The recipe calls for a dollop of compassion and a generous splash of wisdom.

Strength flows through you. Remember your practice to remember your power.

There are mysteries and possibilities in your particular life, with your particular struggles and joys. The rational mind may tend towards quantifying or even discounting the value of your worth, your actions, or your practice. However, we can't know. We just can't.

. Humans are of the earth, wild and not completely contained by the civilization that we call modern. We are nature, alive with a body that, like the bears, enjoys a fresh apple.

It can be hard to be patient, waiting with a vision that is close to your heart. But success comes when we put in the effort over time rather than creating unsustainable plans. Waiting, learning, and acting with care over the long haul can get you where you want to be.

A morning practice allows us to gather the strands of intellect and emotion and seat them into the warmth and vibrancy of the body.

I don't mean to bring you down, but you must have noticed that there is a lot to worry about! Practice, whether yoga or meditation, is a time to feel into the texture of the worry rather than the specifics of the worry. In this way, we can digest the experience and let it pass through.