THE ZEN OF HABITS AND POSITIVE THINKING ARE WHY I DON’T HATE YOUR GUTS

The following article was published on www.oregonsportsnews.com on 3 July, 2013.  Let’s call this an experiment. An experiment of gratitude; of testing myself and my abilities; my capabilities; my willingness; my willpower; my independence, and my inner strength. Mostly, though, this is an experiment of my patience. I’ve said before that I’m undoubtedly a flawed human beingContinue reading “THE ZEN OF HABITS AND POSITIVE THINKING ARE WHY I DON’T HATE YOUR GUTS”

FACING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES ON THE MAT

The following article was published on oregonsportsnews.com on 20 June, 2013.    I have a confession to make. I recently went to my first yoga class in two months and it hurt. I felt good when I finished, but it hurt. That’s right: Miss self-proclaimed globe-trotting yogini hasn’t attended yoga classes in months. I have my excuses.Continue reading “FACING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES ON THE MAT”

WHO LOOKS OUTSIDE DREAMS. WHO LOOKS INSIDE AWAKENS.

The following article was published on oregonsportsnews.com on Monday June 17, 2013.   Perhaps it’s because I lived in the world’s second largest mega city for over a year. There’s something about being constantly surrounded by throngs of people that makes one want to escape to nature. Of course, a month spent in disconnection on an island,Continue reading “WHO LOOKS OUTSIDE DREAMS. WHO LOOKS INSIDE AWAKENS.”