Have you ever thought about how the beginning and end of your day shape your life? I have been feeling a bit scattered lately. I wake up with a long to-do list running through my head. I race through my day, trying to be as productive as possible. I go to bed thinking about all [...]
Intention
Teacher Training Journal: Chatterbox
July 11th, 2011
This post is part of a series of unedited journal entries from my yoga teacher training…Welcome to the roller coaster of my sweet, honest reflections! 10-11-08 Vinyasa 9:00 ~ Deontre My mind would not shut up! What a chatterbox. After 4 years, I still have trouble focusing! I know I’m supposed to be gentle and [...]
Rainy Day Hesitation
June 22nd, 2011
I kinda feel like today was a “wasted” day. I did (almost) nothing but sit on the couch, staring at my laptop, typing on Facebook and reading blogs. Since moving to Boston I’ve been setting small goals each day. Yesterday’s goal was to go to the laundromat and clean clothes. Today’s goal was to mail [...]
Winter Collage
December 15th, 2010
The image above is a section of my most recent Journey Collage! I tend to create new Journey Collages in the midst of big life changes, to help center myself. I cut and rip phrases and images from magazines that inspire me. I meditate on the things and experiences that I want in my life, [...]
Funk to Freedom
November 28th, 2010
On Friday I was in a funk. It was one of those days where nothing felt in sync. I had to force myself to practice for about half an hour when I woke up, and I rushed through the poses to move on with the rest of my day. I had only 2 simple, nurturing [...]