“The New Normal”
“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…
Mental Health & Medication
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…
Thank You for signing up
Thank you for signing up for a Virtual Yoga class with me.
Flow With Me!
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…
Morning Energizing Flow
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…
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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…
Self Love Club
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…
Self Love Club – Quotes
I have a few quotes today that focus on different areas of #selflove.💙 Empathy of ot
Self-Love isn’t a Straight Road
Trust things will get better and that light will be brighter once you see it again.
Shame: The Swampland of the Soul
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…
Mental Health & Yoga – What’s New?
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…
The Importance of Proper Alignment
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…
Life Theme: Find Your Spark
As I have mentioned before, I choose a theme for my yoga classes every month. I always pick something that resonates with me and…
“I Don’t Need Therapy”
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…
Letting Go
March theme: Letting Go 😌 I pick a new “theme” for yoga every month. I try to make it broad enough to resonate with my…
Slow Down & Stay Awhile
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…
HSP: What is it?
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…
Forgiveness
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…
My Birthday Fundraiser for Project Semicolon
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…
“The” Photo
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…
2018: The Year of Authenticity
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…
This Is for Anyone Who Has Lost Someone
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…
Yoga High
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…
We’re, Like, Really Funny
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.…
Holidaze
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…
#tbt
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…
Happiness Requires Struggle
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…
Elephants, Semicolons, and I Love You’s
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…
you’re never too much
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,…
find comfort in your discomfort
October 26, 2017 find comfort in your discomfort. 🖤 all of us have that inner critic that loves sitting in the back of your head…
Gavin Wesley Bush
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,…
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2017 to be honest, i feel my heart begin to race & the sounds around me begin to tunnel as i write this.…
Do Not Harden Your Heart
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…
Breaking Through the Surface
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…