I ask my counseling couples about their strongest beliefs about themselves and the world. Usually the personal thoughts are pretty positive. However, their beliefs about the world…those are rather grim. Therefore, it’s important to consider the good.

I was going to title this post, The End of an Era, but that felt a little much. There are lots of endings right now, but of an ERA? I don’t think so. At least not until COVID is officially behind us. However that doesn’t mean there isn’t a ton of activity. Closing doors and opening doors.

My business practice is centered the holistic connection between the body, mind and soul. However, the integration is not complete. My yoga practice encompasses all 3, but the officiating and counseling do not.

I was always a great yoga teacher for beginners, because I mastered the beginner poses. Things shifted when I realized that I could teach things I couldn’t do. I was able to release the expectation of my teaching practice and challenge my students in new and different ways. It should come as no surprise that it’s not always possible to practice what you preach.

New York City is loud! When the city went into lock down last March, it was so strange to see images of usually busy locations totally empty. There was peace and quiet, and it was disconcerting. A year later, the city is back to its regular bustle. People are out and about, and it’s noisy again!