“A penny saved is a penny earned.” “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” “The early bird catches the worm.” Do any of these sound familiar? I’m sure the majority of us have heard these and a million and one other adages and sayings (over and over again) throughout various stages of our childhood and… Read More
Shakin’ Off the “Shoulds”
Lately I’ve been noticing a trend in all of my conversations. I’ll be catching up with a friend, or discussing current events in their life, and all I hear is the “S” word…. No, not thaaat “S” word. I’ve been hearing “should” entirely too often, so I started exploring what this “should” actually is and… Read More
What Are You Watering in Your Life This Spring?
Towards the end of March, a picture was posted in the Loving Inspiration section of Loving On Me that really got my attention. It said “Happy Spring! What’s blooming in you?” Seems rather simple, but it really got me to thinking. The first thing that came to my mind was “April showers bring May flowers.”… Read More
Put Down The Coffee and Pick Up Some Yoga!
Have you ever had one of those mornings where it’s nearly impossible to get out of bed? When it seems like you just drifted off to sleep and then suddenly the alarm clock is jolting you awake? These rough and rushed mornings can trickle throughout the entire day and it’s horrible! I usually only have… Read More
Confessions of an Ex-Yoga Hater
“Deep inhale and exhale. Hold for three breaths and then push back into Adho Mukha Svanasana,” the instructor stated calmly. “Easier said than done,” I mumbled with the limited amount of breath I had left. “What was Adkdfjhsfhofh srfgtgreag-ana… anyways?” Ugh. I groaned and pushed back into what I would later learn was called downward… Read More
Can’t See the Forest for the Trees
I have always been active in just about any and everything you can imagine. My competitive drive is at times, overpowering, for lack of a better term. I relished my athletic abilities, but when I got to college I had no sport to play, no practice to attend, no active anything to adhere to. Therefore… Read More