Here. Today in Winston Salem.

“May you always be happy. May you always be well. May you always be safe. May you always be peaceful and at peace.”

There were the words spoken from our guide during yoga practice today as we prepare for a winter storm.

These words resonated with me on several levels. Happy. Well. Safe. Peaceful and at peace. No matter our circumstances, aren’t we all looking for this? During practice, it got me thinking about what I need to do to keep staying happy. To continue to be healthy and well. To keep myself and my heart safe. To be peaceful when dealing with adversity and most of all, to be at peace with where I am. Today.

Again, the concept of vital needs continue to show up in my thoughts and journaling. I’m thinking the concept and definition of happy is likely to be different for everyone. So, what does it take in your own life to find a higher degree of happiness? Mine is associated with a variety of experiences and travel.

Happy. Variety of experiences. As a reflect on the last month of 2021, my happiness was found with my son. I was blessed to spend time with him here in North Carolina. We celebrated the holiday season. We hiked to an 80 foot waterfall. We attended a Carolina Panthers game. We reconnected in Copper Mountain outside of Denver a few weeks later.

Travel. I celebrated the end of 2021 back in Melbourne with some of my closest friends. We shopped. We walked the causeway. We went to the beach. We had massages. We laughed and never once cried! May you always be happy.

Well. Fitness has become a big part of my life these past five years. I’m now in a fitness regime that works for me, my body and my mind. Finding the balance of fitness that helps me reach my goals is what I strive for in my fitness journey. Be well my friends and find your groove.

Safe. As the winter storm and black ice took over the city, the word safe took on a whole new meaning to me. Be safe my friends as you travel far and wide and close to home. Keep your heart and your mind safe. Speak your truth and know your worth. May you always feel safe.

Be peaceful and at peace. Be kind. Please don’t mistake softness for weakness. There is much strength in a soft approach. To me, it shows the evolution to being peaceful within your own self. Be authentic in your words and actions. Stand strong in your convictions. Love. May you always be peaceful and at peace.

The month of January is moving at an unusual fast pace. We’ve had much sickness in the world the first two weeks of the year, winter storms and black ice. I’m not mad at any of it. I’m just staying thankful to where I’m at in this moment of life. Be love.

#namasteatpeacetoday