It sounds simple: change your mindset and reach your goals. So, why isn’t everyone more successful? It’s that little voice in our heads, the one saying, “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have time,” “It’s not possible.” Michael Singer, a spiritual teacher and author, refers to this as the “noisy roommate in our head.” (Interestingly, my husband’s “roommate” isn’t negative, just bizarre.)
Namaste: a word that transcends cultural boundaries, carrying with it a profound message. Loosely translated, it means “the light in me sees the light in you.” In the context of Buddhism, we might refer to it as Buddha nature—that mystical energy …
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Davida 4/25/24 When my children were all younger than 10, I vividly recall moments of frustration and fussing with my two older ones. It’s a universal experience for parents—the occasional clash of wills, the tussle over bedtime, or the battle …
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Davida /March 2024 I had a great opportunity this winter to take my yoga off the mat and onto the ski slope. I joined my husband, two sons and some friends, who I used to ski with regularly more than …
March 2024 Everybody loves them. Even as a heterosexually married, female I am fascinated by breasts. Not my own so much any more. But I like sizing up, admiring and observing other women’s breasts and what they do with them. …
Davida January 2024 “Inner Peace is a gift to myself that benefits others.” I like listening to Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech each MLK holiday. It helps me express profound gratitude for the efforts so …
Davida January 2024 My family has a tradition, every New Year’s Day we write out goals on index cards. First we look at our cards from the previous year and share how we did. My children, now ages 17, 20 …
11/30/23 One of my yoga students said a great thing to me, that they trusted the lessons I offered because they knew it was authentic. Authenticity is a buzz word these days. Everyone is looking for it. Everyone wants to …
Davida 8/28/23 I saw the attached clip (below) of the little girl responding to her mother asking what is confidence and integrity. She answers like a champ. It impressed me that this young child is learning to lay the foundation …
Davida 8/2023 My friend Sherry recently hosted an Arbonne party. She picked out the Hawaiian themed decorations. She provided fruit and drinks. Products were set out to sample. A monitor shared slides explaining the new items. It may not sound …