“When we trust our creative energy, we encounter a supreme kind of enjoyment—an amazement at the natural unfolding of life beyond our ordinary way of looking at things.” ~ Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche Hi friends!
An aspect of life that delights me at this age? The richness that comes from time with friends you’ve shared decades with. There’s something deeply special about the history, the knowing, the shared jokes, and the depth of love and caring that is built over the years. Right now, Darcy is here hanging out with us. I met her when we were ten years old at Summer Sports School. Yep. that was a thing both our Moms invested in. And, why not? The School was five days a week, for several hours each day. We spent our time at the local high school learning how to play all kinds of sports: golf, softball, volleyball, basketball, track and field . . . what better way to occupy and exhaust a gaggle of ten year olds? 😂 Even though I broke two bones in my arm that year at Sports School, I wouldn’t trade any of it. Because . . . 46 years later? My time with Darcy connects me all the way back to that Tomboy I used to be. I remember the first taste of freshly baked Potato Chip cookies I had at her house. My Mom likes to bake, so I understood homemade things. But, desserts without chocolate in them? Now, that was something new! Let alone desserts that contained potato chips. 🤣 When I turned 40, Darcy’s Mom drove out to my house with a tin full of nothing other than those famous Potato Chip Cookies. Such an incredible gift. 💝 Soon, my dear friend Theresa Gray will be back in Michigan. Okay, well not until July . . . but I’m already excited and time is flying! The funny things is: Theresa, Darcy, and I all went to the same high school; however, Theresa and I didn’t meet until I was 30. She and I agree that if we had met during our Holland High days? We may NOT have formed a connection. 😅 Our paths crossed at the exact right moment. We formed an immediate, and lifelong, bond. In fact? She is THE REASON I found my way into yoga. And, she is how I found my path to teaching yoga! 🙏🏽 Throughout our 26 years of friendship, we were next door neighbors for years. We spent time shopping together, cooking together, walking our dogs every day together, planning parties together . . . it was pretty magical. And now, even though we live a couple of time zones apart, it still feels like there is no separation. When she and I create and build something together? All of that history, that love, that understanding . . . it’s inherently built in. I am honored to announce our newest guided experience: Create + Restore. Create + Restore is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with yourself and with your innate creativity. . Over the course of three nourishing hours, we’ll move through a gentle flow of breath, meditation, movement, and painting using beautiful natural pigments. These pigments are sustainably sourced and free of heavy metals, offering a grounding, tactile way to work with color. You don’t need to be an artist. You don’t need experience with meditation. Simply bring curiosity and a willingness to explore. Together we’ll settle into a relaxed and welcoming space where breath, movement, and color support reflection, calm, and discovery. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and more connected—and with your own sizable painting on raw canvas to take home. Sign up has JUST opened and space is intentionally limited. I hope you can join us! Sunday, July 12 | 10:30 A - 1:30 P @ Manifest Events / Satya Yoga in downtown Saugatuck. Free parking is available Everything you need to move and to paint will be there If you missed today’s quotation, take a look. 👀⬆️ Here’s to a supreme kind of enjoyment! Love and light, m P.S. See you Saturday @ 8:30 for Yacht Club Yoga P.P.S. Once in a BLUE MOON is happening! May 31. Don’t miss!
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