I’ve been trying to find the right words to articulate how I am feeling right now. This is a huge step in history and lesson …
i am lake superior. i take up great space and am overflowing with water. but not too much. never too much. always just enough. enough …
“So, do I think our old normal was working? Absolutely not. But do I see steps toward a “new normal” evolving? Sadly, the answer is …
Psychologists and psychiatrists are insanely inaccessible due to insurance rarely covering them and those that are accessible are usually at the cost of the doctor …
Over the years, I have had countless people reach out for help with their practice; on where to start, poses to work on, or just …
There are many pros to practicing at home versus a studio, but here are just a few that came to mind based on this mornings …
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventationDay on the 10th day of #NationalSuicideAwarenessMonth. I’ve been affected by suicide and mental health in a multitude of ways. I’ve (unfortunately) known …
I feel guilt.
I feel sadness.
I feel like a fraud.
I preach to be this self-loving person that accepts my flaws and owns my story.
To be strong …
I have a few quotes today that focus on different areas of #selflove.💙
Empathy of others & helping them find their self love. It’s easy to …
Trust things will get better and that light will be brighter once you see it again.
Somewhere down the line society has created this unspoken rulebook that seems to outline who is allowed to grief, at what capacity, and for how …
Today is an extra special day that is close to my heart. Not only is it #WorldMentalHealthDay but my 1-year anniversary of “officially” beginning my …
Last night I was going through my photos to find something to inspire people to get on their mats and I come across these:
I always …
As I have mentioned before, I choose a theme for my yoga classes every month. I always pick something that resonates with me and that …
The stigma behind therapy and only needing it when you have been through something traumatic is something that really weighs on my heart. Therapy is …
March theme: Letting Go 😌
I pick a new “theme” for yoga every month. I try to make it broad enough to resonate with my students, …
In my last post, I explained HSP and how I recently realized how I am easily overwhelmed when it comes to sensory processing. Since I …
A few days ago, I was tagged in a new social media trend “5 Things You Didn’t Know About Me.” Since I tend to be …
My alarm goes off at 5:45am this morning, and I instantly hit snooze. The pit is still in my stomach. I don’t want to get …
This morning I jumped on Facebook as I do frequently for my job. However, today I received a notification giving me the option to have a …
I have been looking for this photo since I received the news exactly one year ago…
It was a Tuesday morning and I had come back …
Often, when we think about the New Year, a few words and phrases come to mind: Goals. Resolutions. Turning over new leaves. But most of …
As a preface; The intention of this post is not to take away from the many holiday joys or for people to feel as if …
My alarm went off at 5:45am, I hit snooze. I was tired and didn’t want to get out of bed. However, I mustered up the energy …
Like I mentioned when I launched this site, I didn’t intend on solely posting things that were deep and thought-provoking. I am also really funny. …
Cheerful. Grateful. Family. Happiness. Blessed. These are words that often come to mind around the holidays. However, no one talks about others that arise such …
While I am overjoyed to begin this journey with The Loving Lotus, the reason I felt compelled to create it in the first place was …
February 9, 2017
As I have been taking time for myself and relearning self-love this week, I’ve been doing a lot of reading; this particular section …
February 14, 2017
Elephants represent a lot of things. Overcomer of obstacles, love, wisdom, honor, strength, patience, loyalty. They are the largest land-living mammal, but some …
June 2, 2017
we’re all going to always be “too much” of something to some people. for me, i’ve been known to be too sensitive, worry …
October 26, 2017
find comfort in your discomfort. 🖤 all of us have that inner critic that loves sitting in the back of your head reminding …
March 23, 2017
Not a day has gone by since January 3rd that I haven’t thought about your beautiful smile, your amazing hugs or sweet, thoughtful …
October 10, 2017
to be honest, i feel my heart begin to race & the sounds around me begin to tunnel as i write this.
i know …
February 21, 2017
After many life heartaches, many tend to harden the heart; to prevent any more pain. But that means numbing yourself. Not accepting things …
Hi, there- Welcome to The Loving Lotus! If you already follow me via social media, you know I believe in vulnerability and authenticity. I use …