THE DIPS

 

One of the most frustrating things in my life is when my mood is consistently good and then out of nowhere I feel like shit. It is worse because for those first few moments I feel powerless. Like someone dropped a piano on my head, kind of like those Tom and Jerry cartoons many of us watched as kids. Sometimes it's very heavy, and at times not as bad. However what can one do when this happens, because it happens to me frequently. (read more)

EPISODE CV: UNSAFE SAFETY

 Everyone loves to live life with no problems or no issues.  However, we need issues to help challenge us and shape us for more challenges ahead.  We should use yoga as a tool not only to find our edge physically but mentally.  I talk about the danger of living a sheltered life in the suburbs or anywhere else for that matter.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN - Dream Academy
AMERIKA - Rammstein English lyrics here
HAPPINESS IN SLAVERY - Nine Inch Nails
SLAVE THE WAY - Skinlab
DOGMA - KMFDM
LITTLE BOXES - Malvina Reynolds
I'D LIKE TO CHANGE THE WORLD - Ten Years After
WAKE UP - Excision/Sullivan King

EPISODE CIV: IMPERMANENCE IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE

 Today I talk about the idea that you don't have to live with sad icky feelings forever.  They will not be permanent as nothing really is in life.  It important to incorporate this into your daily practice, however it is also crucial to remember the good and positive things go away as well.  So we have to learn how to be here now to enjoy every second, and learn from the seconds as well.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

LESS THAN - Nine Inch Nails
SCARS - Papa Roach
ALL FALLS DOWN - Kanye West ft Jyleen Johnson
DONT DHOWOW IT (MACHINEDRUM REMIX) - Foreign Beggars
THE WRONG PLACE - Hooverphonic
IMPERMANENCE -

FALL DOWN; STAND UP

 So in an unfortunate twist in events, the 108 Sun Salutations event I was hosting at Rakow Center in Carpentersville is canceled due to low attendance. This makes me sad for so many reasons, and it has been a very sharp kick in the balls for me. Not because of defeat, but because I allowed it to happen. (read more)

EPISODE CIII: AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION

 When we make solid decisions, there is always something that taps on the shoulder that says no no no.  This is not good for you.  This will destroy you.  Well, we have to tell something to piss off and make our decisions and stick with them.  The temptation to be comfortable is definitely there, but we must go forward and embrace discomfort, as change comes with it.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

THE CHOICE - Lane 8 feat Artic Circle
TEMPTED - Squeeze
THE ART OF PEER PRESSURE - Kendrick Lamar
TEMPTATION - Cradle of Filth
ALL THESE THINGS I'VE DONE - The Killers
TRY - P!nk
WALK AWAY - Dokken
ON THE TURNING AWAY - Pink Floyd

THE COMFORT OF CHAOS

We all live busy lives. Some more busy than others. Some super busy, and some the craziness is at home taking care of our kids, cleaning up, walking the dog; the list goes on and on. Sometimes things pile up on us so fast we don't know how to handle it. Yet, we do with elegance and grace. However, something happens once it all slows down. (read more)
 

EPISODE CII: TAKE CARE OF THY SELF

 I talk about how important self care is and how not having any has very negative effects.  I also talk about how some parts of it need to become habits and not just luxuries.  I set my goals for self care and doing things that will make me better and stronger physically and mentally, and reach out to you all to do the same.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

FALLING DOWN - Atreyu
MIDLIFE CRISIS - Faith No More
I DON'T WANT TO BE ME - Type O Negative
NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN - Fleetwood Mac
I DON'T CARE ANYMORE - Phil Collins
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
REACH OUT - Iron Maiden
ABOUT DAMN TIME - Lizzo