Alone much?

Most people who know me find me to be extremely extroverted and outgoing (which is true), yet the folks closest to me know just how much time I spend alone. It's quite a bit.

I am somebody who needs lots of alone time every single day. I am an early riser and that early morning quiet time alone I cherish soooo much.

Call me strange but I don't sleep in even on my days off, as my alone time/me time takes priority over sleeping-in any day of the week. I find it literally necessary for my well being. Like time spent on my mat, time alone restores me.

For me time spent alone gives me so much more to give others 'out there' in the world ;)

I can't recommend enough hangin' with yourself. Pencilling yourself in. Whether its time spent on your yoga mat, your meditation cushion, listening to tunes, taking a walk through a forest, a nice hot bath (those are just some of my favourite alone type things to do)

If you have children get a baby sitter or call a friend to take them off your hands for an hour.

Just do it.

I really like the girl in this video, Tanya Davis. Like Tanya says...time alone?

Embrace it♥

The Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

The Desiderata would have to be my favourite poem of all time. I even used to listen to it spoken on vinyl as a child (and even at times as an adult) Yes, I am a child of the 60's...

I have been a collector of poetry and of quotes my entire life yet there is just something about the Desiderata. So beautiful. So simple. So wise and so true. And somehow comforting during rough times.

It has a bit of a confused history but this much we do know...

It was written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920's.

With such a small life, with such a small energy source, it is simply stupid to waste it in sadness, in anger, in hatred, in jealousy. Use it in love, use it in some creative act, use it in friendship, use it in meditation: Do something with it which takes you higher. And the higher you go, the more energy sources become available to you. At the highest point of consciousness, you are almost a god. OSHO

A few of the cats..

Yeah, I'm feelin' a little punchy today..

(these are pics from yoga dogs calendars. and yoga cats)

website is here

My favourite would have to be "cheeto" as I have always had a thing for orange tabbies.

cute cute and more cute!

Yoga Dogs calendars were created by Alejandra Borris a former Yoga teacher and her husband Dan Borris.

They came out with a Yoga Cats calendar as well. (I'll include a few cat pics in my next post)

Their website is

www.yogadogz.com

(I went a little overboard on the pics but couldn't help it. They're all so funny & cute)!

camp moomba yogathon pics ॐ

Sure was a lovely day had by all! Camp Moomba raised $70,000(www.campmoomba.com) and we didn't do too badly at our little booth either. (Shanti Uganda Society www.shantiuganda.org )

It's never too late to donate to these amazing organizations with your time, money or awareness. Spread the word!

Thought I'd post a few pics of that very special day. Glad to have been a part of it ♥

Do you have a 3 year old or know somebody who does?

Vancouver Coastal Health has a free early Childhood Vision Screening Program!

The times are:

Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 at South Community Health Centre located at

6405 Knight Street

Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 at Raven Song Community Health Centre

2450 Ontario St

Fridays 1:30-3:30 at Vancouver Audiology Centre

3rd floor, 999 West Broadway.

To make an appointment call 604-654-2640.

Its by appointment only.

For more information click the link directly below.

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