Downward Dog: How to Do It the Right Way (Video Included)
How to Do Downward Dog In Kundalini Yoga, Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) is known as the “foundation pose.” It is easily the It is one of the essential poses in yoga, as it opens the front of the body, including the hips, heart, and lungs. This pose also strengthens and stretches the entire back […]
World Environment Day: Here are 5 Things You Can Do to Help With the Top 5 Problems
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise awareness of global environmental issues. While these issues can cause our anxiety to go through the roof (especially with all the politics around it), there are small things we can do to improve our environment and keep our mental health in check. Who […]
Selfishness: Is It Ever Okay? Yes!
In general, selfishness is not seen as a desirable quality, as it can often lead to harm to others. However, itis not a bad thing. There are good, neutral, and bad selfishness. Knowing the difference between the three can help you decide when it’s okay to be selfish. What Is Selfishness? Understandably, most people don’t […]
My Husband Forgot Today Was Our Anniversary, and I Am Okay with It.
It’s my 29th wedding anniversary. My husband forgot today was our anniversary. He sent me a text to see what I wanted for breakfast, I wished him a happy anniversary. Here’s my truth—my husband treats me pretty damn good every day of the year. I love you, Robert Daley and I thank God for you […]
Call the Right Being When You’re In Trouble
Today while ironing, the iron caught fire as I knocked the wrinkles out of my jeans to an acceptable level. Instead of screaming, “Oh Jesus,” or “Oh God,” I cried, “ROB!”. A cautionary tale: scream for God. My husband didn’t fully hear me. He was napping (at 8:00 am) and said he heard something and […]
I Told My Husband If It Were Not for Him, I’d Be Dead
Last Updated 6/26 My husband flew up to New York to accompany his mother back there after a two-week visit in Georgia. He left Saturday and then came back today. Three nights without him – man, it was rough in the mornings. While my statement was dramatic, it was my way of telling him, “Thank […]
My 49 Things (and Beings) I am Grateful For On My 49th 🎂Birthday 🎂
If I were a religious person, my religion would be gratitude. Without it blessings and hope goes out the window. Here are the 49 things I am grateful for on my 49th birthday. 1. Hope Hope is my lifeline. 2. Courage Courage takes away the power from my insecurities. 3. Love Love is the fuel […]
Morning Gratitude Day 277-2018: Embrace Feelings
Sometimes the hardest thing is to embrace feelings – our own and others. Embracing your feelings is the first step to understanding them. There is a difference between emotions and feelings. Emotions are innate and our physical response to specific triggers. Feelings integrate our reactions and mental reactions with our emotions. We get these feelings […]
Morning Gratitude Day 276-2018: Create Your Blessings
Learn to create your blessings! We can either choose to find the blessings in everyday events and activities. Create Your Blessings Think about the different situations that make you fuss. For instance, our Marley grabs a pillow, trash, or shoe anything we have a visitor. Khloe is now a chronic runaway. She finds a way […]
Morning Gratitude 275-2018: Enjoy the Moment
My husband is coming home from a business trip. I have so much to do: clean, work on my résumé, get content together for a presentation, and plan content. I was on my second red bull when I decided to stop everything and lay on my office loveseat and sleep. Before long, my pets joined […]