The general topsy-turvy feeling that has been the state of our world for the past 6 months seems to be magnified by this succession of grey, rainy days we’ve had in the Midwest. Even the way we are experiencing stress has shifted. Prior to this worldwide pandemic, our burnout was from going 100mph all the time, rushing from this thing to that. So initially, the stay-at-home slowdown was a healing salve for our open energetic wound. Now, it seems that the perpetual work-from-home situation (no doubt intensified by many of our kids learning virtually) has tipped our stress scales out Keep reading…
Tag: yoga
Choosing What’s Important
The other day, Hayes (3yrs) wanted to help with the dishes. !!!!!!!!! Amazing, right?! I was thrilled at the opportunity to engage him in being helpful around the house. As I showed him a cup, I said, “Cups go on top; right here. See?” I grabbed another cup, intending to hand it to him to place in the top rack…but he was already busy, exclaiming, “No, cups go on the bottom!” and his little hands were hard at work, taking cups from their [correct] place and putting them on the bottom. Did I mention they were also right-side up? ::cue Keep reading…