A Note to my Mother
I’ve been saying “I love you” from the moment I could speak. Occasional moments of clarity and understanding making the words increase in value. There were many times when my thoughts did not mirror my words – petulant youth rebelling against rules; clouded anger pulling me away from the hugs and blinding me to the hurt I was causing. Mother of the family – a … Continue reading A Note to my Mother
Thoughts on Enlightenment
I recently embarked on a new journey, one that I had been contemplating for a while – yoga teacher training (YTT). I am not fantastically flexible or lovingly compassionate, I am also not terribly spiritual; this is not a hindrance. Yoga teacher trainings are not valuable for only those that wish to teach but also for those that wish to learn further about yoga as … Continue reading Thoughts on Enlightenment
COVID-19 Quarantine Survival Guide
April 14th marked my one-month quaranversay; this was likely the case for many of you. Over the last few weeks I have come to understand my privilege. During an era of uncertainty and fear for people throughout the globe, I experienced uninterrupted work and consistent pay. I also have the luxury of having a comfortable apartment, a nearby grocery store, and a bridge on which … Continue reading COVID-19 Quarantine Survival Guide
Thoughts on Kundalini Yoga
Whether it’s because of the quarantine and working from home or just because I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, I felt overwhelmed, irritable, and tense. There was electricity on my skin waiting for one bad email or one poorly timed comment from my S/O to completely lose it. At one point in the day I did – I’d had enough, and … Continue reading Thoughts on Kundalini Yoga
Stigma: Person (The Mind) vs. Human (The Animal)
I always found the sentence “Stop the stigma” interesting. Per the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of stigma is “n. a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person”. From a social perspective, forgetting our modern day interpretations, stigma identifies a person in our society that is physically different, has known deviation traits, or what is stated as “tribal stigma.” In a … Continue reading Stigma: Person (The Mind) vs. Human (The Animal)
5 – Step Laziness Attack Plan
For the sake of transparency, I am sharing with you my Laziness Attack plan. In my post, ‘How to Overcome Laziness’, I evaluated the sources of my own laziness, the lies I tell myself, and the advice I give myself to overcome what I truly consider a plague. Today, I want to show you how I am going about executing that plan in theory. Step … Continue reading 5 – Step Laziness Attack Plan
How to overcome Laziness
I am a notoriously lazy person. In my imagination, I envision a superior version of myself. The person I long for is one that flourishes in the early mornings, uses Saturdays for exploration, and Sundays for introspection. Undoubtedly, this person effortlessly keeps a tidy home, always puts things back where they belong and has a profound vision of her life which ties in with her … Continue reading How to overcome Laziness
How diet influences your relationships
There are two accepted facts: 1) misery loves company, and 2) people like to eat with other people. I have one suggestion: do not mix. Diet is an extension of lifestyle, and consequently, lifestyle reflects personality. I am somewhat extreme when it comes to things I enjoy or topics I feel passionate about, so it’s not odd to find that I approach food in a … Continue reading How diet influences your relationships
#FlowFebruary: Day 10
Yoga is new to me. As I had previously mentioned, I had dabbled in it and only truly began to feel connected with my practice as of recent. Until then, it was the elation and inspiration of movement, strength, and peace that motivated me to continue and to challenge myself with this goal. It was not until ten days into #FlowFebruary that my mood began … Continue reading #FlowFebruary: Day 10
Morocco 12-day Itinerary
You finally made up your mind and decided you are going to Morocco! You begin to imagine the smells of spices, the colors of woven rugs, and the mysteries of the winding medinas. Morocco has become more accessible than ever and boasts an increasing tourism rate of approximately 6% each year. Depending on the duration of your stay, you may have opted to go with … Continue reading Morocco 12-day Itinerary
The Corporate Cat 