Being ‘here’

  I must often remind myself, "Jean, stop and focus on what is happening 'NOW." This simple tool can relieve stress immediately! Simple, yes; easy, no. I've been bemoaning my busy life lately, complaining to my friends, children, the dogs, and my poor husband. Fortunately, I have the knowledge and know-how to banish this silliness and don't tend to let these little pity parties go on for too terribly long. The answer is living mindfully. It's really a... Continue reading

Yoga to go

  In my early years as a yoga practitioner, I remember the feeling of the "class" or the "mat" being where yoga happened. It was something that made me feel peaceful and happy. It was something I looked forward to. It was something I missed when I skipped. I can't say precisely when yoga became more. It was a gradual and subtle process. It was a gradual and subtle process. Some twenty or so years since I began the practice, yoga has become something I don't leave home... Continue reading