Rubber plant - 0. Milo - 1. 🤦‍♀️ I was a plant mom long before a dog mom. Milo is Patrick’s dog that I’ve adopted. However, he’s specifically “Patrick’s dog” when he’s bad. You get it, right?! 

If you’re a child of the 80s then it’s highly likely you spent your childhood rolling around on four wheels. One day we’re 5 and gliding across the rink. The next, we’re 38 and can barely get the courage to lace up a pair of skates. Life happens, friend. 💛

This fog has me in a funk. I’ve been less productive, less motivated, and less inspired. The unusual weather event hovering over my state makes it hard to see what’s right in front of me. But then I remember Baltimore…

Why is it that we are willing to spend money on others, but not on ourselves? Why is it that we pour into others’ lives, but won’t pour into our own? Self-care and self-love are SO important to our health, both physically and mentally. You, sister, are worth the investment of time and energy! But where do you start?

Yoga isn’t about simply stepping onto your mat, but rather turning inward, quieting the chatter of your mind, and finding peace in the midst of a chaotic world. So when I began to beat myself up for not keeping my commitment to a yoga challenge, I decided to take my yoga practice off the mat and into my world with these 4 simple lessons.

When we’re in a situation that feels uncomfortable, sticky, awkward, or just plain yucky, we can wish and pray for all sorts of things. We cry, beg and plead asking what we’ve done to deserve this. Consider this, dear readers, maybe it’s not about changing the situation. What if there is something bigger at play?