The Honeymoon Phase of Yoga…
The lessons we receive in life are often not the ones we set out to find. Though far less often nowadays, I sometimes wake up thinking…
We Had No Idea
I was driving the same route through my little home town that I’ve taken so many times. I thought about how when I was younger I’d…
The First Time I Drank Alone
Submitted to Not All Big Girls Drink Wine Anonymously I remember the first time like it was yesterday. My routine was the same. Rise early, go…
I Could Have Tried Harder, But Perhaps I Wasn’t Meant To…
I looked in the mirror and reflected back on moments of my life. I said to myself, “you know Phoenix, you really could have tried harder at that.” And the truth is I absolutely could have, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. I could have tried harder, but perhaps I wasn’t meant to. So today as we practice, give yourself permission to find the balance between effort and ease. Let go of ego and allow yourself to explore what that place of balance feels like.
The Silent Struggles of a Gray Area Drinker
If you haven’t heard of “gray area drinking,” it’s something I suggest googling. In short, gray area drinking is the space where seemingly successful members of…
The Beginning
And suddenly, it woke me like sirens in the night All of my silver linings, glowing vibrantly in front of me I stopped looking for the…
