Tag Archives: challenge
I almost cheated…
I almost cheated today, day 12 of my 40-day yoga challenge. I stared longingly at the Moscow mule cocktail I wanted to order, imagining what the delightful blend of bourbon, ginger and lime juice would taste like. But then I … Continue reading
Coming Back: The Moofasa Piñata Story
It has been five weeks since my last post here. Five weeks of being completely lost. Grief is strange like that. It polarizes beauty and emptiness in ways I could never have imagined. It stripped away the labels and the … Continue reading
Fear and Climbing in the Canadian Rockies
In my version of my first mountain summit in the Canadian Rockies, I’d tell you the steep snow wall I had to ascend to approach Mt. Gordon was a pure vertical. I’d remind you that I first became acquainted with … Continue reading
Day 40 of 40 – the ‘grand’ finale
Here’s how I imagined my 40-day yoga challenge would end: on day 39 I’d partake in the weekly check-in meeting for a pre-celebration with the whole yoga crew and on day 40 I’d spring out of bed for my final … Continue reading
Laughing out of the rut
When I’m struggling to bust my own rut, writing this blog becomes nearly impossible. I’m all about authenticity and extended rants on my struggle for purpose just aren’t that interesting. So I’ve spent the past two weeks not writing while … Continue reading
The Real Treat of Halloween
I was very close to being the Grinch of Halloween tonight. My argument was purely logical. I couldn’t get home early enough for the tiniest of the trick-or-treaters without sacrificing a workout. My pit bull becomes a frenzied, shrieking beast … Continue reading
The Summit and the Surrender
Tonight, my quadriceps were burning as I tackled my bottom-half squats in my weight-lifting class. All the while, I was staring out the massive gym windows and admiring the pinkness of the clouds sweeping by at sunset. I never would … Continue reading
Lessons learned on a cliff
It’s amazing how little you need to cling to a cliff. This was a lesson I learned during my first attempt at rock climbing outdoors last Saturday. It’s also something I am sure I will struggle to remember next time. … Continue reading
Go ahead and tell me I can’t
I dedicate this post to all my fellow dreamers who set incredible goals and pursue them fueled by a passion that even the worst of skeptics can’t extinguish. It’s not hard to get me to talk about my upcoming trip … Continue reading
Brilliant stillness – A mind jar experiment
Like many in this fast-paced world, I am extremely challenged when it comes to slowing down. Even if I can curb my power walk into a more leisurely stride, my mind tends to whir continuously with thoughts of what’s next. … Continue reading
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