Category Archives: Silly Holidays
National Gratitude Month
24. Drangonflies;
25. Farmers;
26. People who do jobs that I don’t want to do;
27. Flowers;
28. Trees;
29. People who are smarter than me;
30. Books.
National Gratitude Month
National Gratitude Month continues, as does my list of what I’m grateful for.
I’m grateful for:
8. The cool side of the pillow;
9. Yoga;
10. Sunrises;
11. Sunsets;
12. Clouds
Thanks for reading,
Debra
National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Adventures in gluten-free baking continue with National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Found this pretty straight-forward recipe on a pretty cool website called Gluten-Free Gigi.
Go to an Art Museum Today Day
November 9 is Go to an Art Museum Today Day. If you’re not familiar with your local museums, you really should give them a chance. Find one or two here. Local arts can improve their communities, especially when students are exposed to them. In many communities, you can combine art appreciation with your yoga practice. For instance, I teach twice a week at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. It provides a unique, beautiful and calming space to practice. Check for opportunities near you!
In peace and beauty,
Debra
National Gratitude Month
November is National Gratitude Month. We can be thankful for both the big and little things in life. Nothing is unimportant if it inspires you and warms your heart.
Yesterday, I made a list of 30 things I am grateful for — one for each day of the month. Here’s the list to today’s date, in no particular order.
I am grateful for:
- Coffee;
- My furry family – past and present – and the joy they bring me every day;
- My family, especially my mom and brother, who always have my back;
- The kind of good friends who know your secrets and love you anyway (looking at you, Melissa and Davo!);
- Huck;
- Warm blankets on cool evenings; and
- Fuzzy slippers.
In gratitude,
Debra
Saxophone Day
November 6 is National Saxophone Day, so here’s some songs featuring one of my all-time favorite saxophonists, the late Mr. Clarence Clemons.
Namaste,
Debra
You’re Never Too…
On October 29, 1998, John Glenn became the oldest person to fly in space at the age of 77. We have an interesting relationship with aging in our society: we’re often told to respect our elders and listen to their wisdom while at the same time we are bombarded with media and advertising that tells us 40 is over the hill.
Yoga teaches us to let go of attachment to these labels. We often let our labels define us. How often have we looked around and compared ourselves to others thinking things like, “I can’t do this pose as well as her because I’m too fat/old/inflexible…”? Too often, the ways we define ourselves limit us.
I invite you to observe your thought patterns this week and really examine how you label yourself. When we build awareness, we can let go of limiting thoughts and actions and let our true inner Self shine through.
Namaste,
Debra
Cheese Quesadillas
National Vegetarian Awareness Month (October) meet National Greasy Food Day (October 25). A vegetarian diet is generally healthy but every once in a while, we all want a tasty treat. These basic quesadillas are tasty and easy to make. I made mine with mozzarella because that’s what I had on hand. And I ate them before I remembered to take a picture, so you’ll have to trust me that they happened. 😉
Debra
