July is a busy month for Gadsden, Alabama and in the yoga community!! Â There are several opportunities to learn the art of yoga and practice in different environments. Â All classes taught by Sarie are open to ALL levels of yogis, ages, and genders. Â There is no judgement or comparison, only space for breathing and love.... Continue Reading →
Letting Go
The other day on my Instagram story, I shared a situation I felt very strongly about. Â During this story, I vented about how I disagree with the use of shock collars for pets. Here is what happened and my argument: I went into the bank to change my official name, and sat down with a... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Luna Mango!
Today is Luna Mango's fourth birthday! I cannot believe how much a tiny, little kitty has changed my life. Â She is the sweetest little girl, just like her sister was. It is also very bittersweet; our sweetest puppy will celebrate her sister's and all the rest of her birthdays in Heaven. Looking through the stages... Continue Reading →
I’m on a mission to truly love my body.
I'm going to be quite honest. Â This is something that I still struggle with, literally on a daily basis. I feel like I keep getting bigger; some days I am okay with it because I can see the muscle and feel my strength. Â And some days I hate how soft and full my body is.... Continue Reading →
Feel your Feelings
Human beings are very complex and confusing creatures. Â As I get older, I realize that there are constantly challenges that face me, and I wonder if I will ever have a grasp on my own being. Â Finding my identity feels so close, yet not within arms length. I have always been the most emotional person... Continue Reading →
11 Simple Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
Regret is not something I claim. Â There are mistakes in my life, but I believe they all have taught me lessons. Â Sometimes the lesson is simply "don't do that again," or maybe the explanation is much deeper. Â Whatever the mistakes, everything has brought me right here, where I am meant to be. If I were... Continue Reading →
One night..
When I was a freshman in college, I had an experience with sexual assault. Â I never thought I would be sharing this, for various reasons. Â I think one of the main reasons I couldn't see myself sharing this trauma is because I couldn't admit it happened. I was not raped, beaten, bleeding, or severely injured.... Continue Reading →
Loss never really gets easier
My first grandparent passed away when I was in the sixth grade. Â I remember it more clearly than the loss of my other grandparents, not because of his significance but because it was my first traumatic loss. Â He had pancreatic cancer and passed away within 8 weeks of his diagnosis. Â A few days after Christmas.... Continue Reading →