Character vs. Personality

I remember years ago my then boyfriend told me about a guy who smoked a lot of pot and drank alcohol. And then would drive his kids in the car. Boyfriend proceeded to regale me with several more colorful stories about what a mess this guy was and how he habitually put his children’s lives…

Morning Rituals

Does your morning start with more “ughs” than “aaahs”? Mornings are your soul’s prime real estate…make sure you guard what parks there first thing upon waking. In today’s podcast, we explore various morning routines to start our day feeling blessed. Below are two books I reference. I recommend either of them if you’re seeking inspiration…

Money and the Unconscious

Being stressed out about money will affect your teaching, consciously or unconsciously. Money troubles can make you unfocused and stressed, worrying about how many students are in the room instead of the quality of your teaching. Ippoliti, Amy & Smith, Taro, The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga (2016). I love this quote because it…

Success Through Stillness

How Russell Simmons got it so right. If any of you don’t know, Russell Simmons, among many other accomplishments, is a founder of Def Jam records and Phat Farm clothing line. His book, Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple caught my eye on my way out of the library last week. I grabbed it and added it to my…