As someone who identifies with Christianity, I have become increasingly triggered as of lately. There are everyday people, public figures, leaders in the community and country, and all over social media who claim to be Christian, but are forgetting what the whole religion is based upon. This religion, and the associated beliefs, is centered around... Continue Reading →
Honoring your time and yourself
There are days in all our lives when we feel run down, spread too thin, lost, without purpose, or just tired. I become tired often, so often it is as though I live in a perpetual state of tiredness. During these times or days or maybe weeks, it is common to question personal decisions. I... Continue Reading →
Pushing Too Hard.
Before I dive into this story, I want to defend myself. As a very spiritual being and proud Christian, I am open to others' beliefs and appreciate that God has given me the chance to "witness" to others. However, I have never been one to "push" my religion and convictions on others. While these are... Continue Reading →
The Art of Forgiveness
Isn't the Universe awesome? Isn't the Power of God amazing? The Creator of the Universe is speaking to me, and I want to share this with you. Sunday morning at church the message was, "The Power of Forgiveness and the Power of Unforgiveness." AND the theme of my daily devotional for the same day... Continue Reading →
How to have Faith in difficult times
Living in the chaotic, modern world of today, with all the distracting media, technology, and complicated hardships, is quite challenging. Several weeks ago, a dear friend brought a good point and conversation to my attention. These are questions I hear quite often: "WHY is all this pain allowed to happen? WHY all the hatred? WHY... Continue Reading →
10,000 Reasons
A few weeks ago, one of my best friends sent me a video. My immediate reaction was, "Laura, I don't have time for a 5 minute video! Haha." The next thing I knew, I was looking at my computer screen crying. Not sad tears, but overflowing with joy tears. Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo--H_yx2vg&app=desktop... Continue Reading →
Look UP
One advantage of being "shorter" is that I am always looking up. I often get a different perspective because of the viewpoint change. At 5 feet 4 inches, I might be considered average, but I usually do not feel that way. I am very comfortable with my height and have learned to deal with any... Continue Reading →
Before this month took off, I was working on ideas for my yoga classes. I decided to explore the yamas, one of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, during the month of June and have classes related to them or mentioning the ideas. Depending on the style of class, of course. The yamas are the restraints... Continue Reading →