Independence is freedom and liberty to pursue happiness. We often take this for granted, not realizing many people are born into countries without it, or raised in a "free country" and raised in poverty, trauma, or repression. Regardless of their background, each human deserves the right to find what makes their life worth living. 

We are interdependent and interconnected with all creatures, Great & Small. When there is suffering in the Web of Life, we feel it, even unconsciously. Do you sense that people's hearts are innately sympathetic and caring? When we put ourselves in another's shoes, imagining what it's like for them, we face the feeling. Yoga's approach to this dilemma is described in the article "The Four Locks & The Four Keys." An empathetic attitude fosters serenity of mind, cultivates equanimity, and promotes kindness both for myself and others. Compassion and Love are the healers of the One Soul. 

An act of uniting with the magnification of the heart's power - 1000x stronger than the vibrational field of the brain - tunes us to the deepest kind of happiness! We become part of the movement from homo sapien toward the Cosmic Human by aligning our hearts with the universal power of evolutionary enlightenment. 

For the rest of June and into mid-July, I will be facilitating my 100th Cloud Nine Yoga School Training! This 200-hr Immersion Course in Kauai is hosting an exceptional cohort of Yoga enthusiasts from diverse ages and backgrounds. I will be posting updates about our journey together on both Instagram and Facebook, so please follow me to stay up-to-date on the group's progress! Each participant shares their personal experiences and perspectives, which help awaken understanding and compassion. This kind of learning environment presents numerous teaching moments, not just in techniques and methods, but in building skillful relationships, engaging in reflective listening, making keen observations, and applying effective communication. I am grateful to witness such profound work and share the immense library of teachings from this sacred, ancient practice of Yoga, through my special lens of Transpersonal Psychology.

I ❤️ the month of July!

For most of us, July is a time of slowdown and the perfect opportunity to travel. I'll be spending a couple of weeks with my family in California. My dad is celebrating his 94th birthday, and my mom is turning lucky number 77! It is truly a blessing to wrap my arms around my beloveds. Please take the time to hug your loved ones or connect with them (even if it's over the phone), and especially bury any hatchets from the past. Forgive them (and/or yourself) to untether from the cross you bear. The conversation you keep putting off will offer a sweet release once had. It's high time for us to uplevel the way we function through conflict and learn the power of mercy. These steps in our inner circles create a massive wave of positive change across the planet!

Speaking of what is next... the zeitgeist of spiritual consciousness feels like it is growing by leaps and bounds. Getting attuned to the expansive frequencies of Oneness and Connectivity often comes through shocking initiations. Coming together to share in practices that consciously raise our vibration renews energy. When there is space to cry, be held, and process our pathwork, the slate becomes clean. Our empowerment and clarity assist our global family, for we are web weavers and light carriers, courageous enough to lead with heart and eyes wide open. 

With Love Overflowing,