I See It Everywhere
I see it everywhere.
I hear it spoken in so many contexts.
I come across it in a multitude of publications.
Since the idea of Grounded: Yoga, Laughter, Elevation came into being and I was blessed to be a part of the ground-floor of its creation, rarely does a day pass when I do not experience the word in some form or fashion. Funny how that is isn’t it? Have you noticed it yourself? A word so normal
as Grounded. A word so often associated with the perils of teenage behavior and a parental attempt to restrict or restrain. A word meant to describe the action of rooting down into something greater-than and deeper-than our everyday experience. A word that strikes at the heart of being present for each and every miraculous moment we are blessed to encounter.
I am grounded in the beauty and mystery of each day.
I am grounded in the gift of friendship and family.
I am grounded in the task of sharing my gifts and honoring the giver.
I am grounded in the reality that time is short and the more present I am for each precious second the more delightful this journey truly is.
I am grounded in knowing that Yoga brings into balance the bounty of my blessings and the true nature of my needs.
I am grounded in the knowledge that Laughter is most certainly a gateway to the soul.
I am grounded and therefore I am truly Elevated.





Have you ever felt not worthy? Maybe you lacked Self-love or maybe you didn’t surround yourself with goodness at the time. Who we surround ourselves with is who we become. If we surround ourselves with downers we begin to feel down. If we surround ourselves with happy, joyous, and delightful people we become more happy and joyful. If we were to eat junk food every single day we would begin to feel down and ucky. When we eat healthier we experience delight and Self-love. Honor Your Self! Surround yourself with goodness. “The first step toward awareness is being willing to look at yourself and your life without judgment or self-criticism.” (Iyanla Vanzant) Awareness opens the heart to new possibilities.
