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Fearing Our Light. . .

Our ability to recognize our own power and light is NOBILITY.  The cultivation of this virtue teaches us to stop hiding behind our often self-imposed labels of inadequacy and self-doubt and rise with courage to serve ourselves and others.   Nobility is the knowledge that our lives are a gift, we are all of value, we are blessedand we have a choice.  We can choose to excuse our inaction with tales…

Integrating the Body and Mind by Cultivating Integrity!

When cultivating the virtue of Integrity, think integration!  Examine your own behavior, thoughts, and speech.  Pay particular attention to any inconsistencies between what you say and what you actually do.  Note when your behavior is inconsistent with your beliefs.  A person of integrity is living from a place of intention.  We often find ourselves reacting to situations out of habit or…

Adaptability is the expression of constant change – Swami Saraswati

Despite my best intentions, sometimes I get behind. . . way behind!  The past couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of engaging in my passions; family, travel, food, friends and teaching yoga.  Consequently, although I have been focused on teaching #TheItyProject, I have neglected blogging about the last few virtues. So let’s see, what have we missed?  Non-irritability and adaptability!  As I…

What Is Gonna Happen To Us On Monday? . . . Yoga Lessons Learned From The Breakfast Club!

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Forrest Gump tells us that “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get.” But actually, life is like high school with someone’s finger holding down the repeat button.  That is of course, if you fail to cultivate veracity. Veracity is the sixth virtue…