Everyday Yogini

Today, I used Blogbooker to create a keepsake of this blog.  Mainly because the time has come to let go of this blog and step fully into the care and feeding of my new venture.  Back when I started this blog, we were getting ready to move to Rome.  I was experiencing a very deep and painful transformation - burning through outdated beliefs, questioning my worth, sitting squarely in that uncomfortable in-between state of not knowing…  changing at a fundamental level.  I was so scared!  Keeping this blog helped me feel my way through the changes that had shattered who I was and helped me vision and put together a new, more authentic life for myself.

In some of my first posts, there were hints of what it would lead to (helping others through coaching, mentoring and teaching).  This was from maybe my 10th post:

Making peace with our demons

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007So as I am working with my worry, the message that is arriving from all directions is what I mentioned yesterday~ embracing it, discovering compassion for the parts of myself I wish to push away (in this case, worry). I came across this passage by Thich Nhat Hanh yesterday and was just STRUCK by the realization that I have the ability to transform this “demon” into a gift for myself and those around me. To develop greater understanding and depth as a result of the thing that is so painful right now.

Thank goodness for my yoga and meditation practice.  Through those practices, lots of tears, the work, and blogging as a way to coach myself (before I realized what coaches were and got my own!!)- I came through, better than ever, with a nothing short of a calling and the absolute belief that all of us have the power to be exactly who we are meant to be for ourselves and the world, and be truly, authentically happy doing it.

Now that I’ve been formally coaching for a little while, I’ve discovered that my favorite people to work with are moms who are super busy with all kinds of ventures or businesses outside of the the work of parenting.  Fabulous women who are striving to change the world, doing so much in their communities and for others, and they make it look so effortless - but it doesn’t FEEL effortless. It can feel really overwhelming…

I love helping these women find elegant solutions in their lives.  Organic, simple solutions that make everything easier - that help them recognize their brilliance and relax and enjoy their crazy, beautiful lives.  A shift in perspective that gives them some mental space and breathing room so they can make the BEST choices for themselves, their businesses, and their families.   Oh how I can go on about how amazing and beautiful these women are and what a delight it is to work with them and see them bloom!!

So there is still Yoga, at my new blog.  There is meditation.  There is all the same stuff that has been here - and more.  If you are interested, come on over.  Subscribe to the blog.   I would be delighted to have you.

Thank you to all of you who have come and read and commented here over the years and have offered such a loving, virtual support for me during this amazing time.  I salute the divine within each and every one of you.

A new year - a new decade even!  Have you set an intention for 2010?  A theme?  It’s a really fun and fabulous way to direct your energy toward what you really want.

If what you want is to jump-start your yoga practice in 2010, you might consider joining World Yoga Practice Month, where the challenge is to practice yoga every day in the month of January - and beyond.  You could also join the wonderful social network, Owning Pink, with lots of support and motivation to be your best self in the new year.  Or, you can join me for your own Personal (R)evolution in 2010 on the network Getting it Done 101.

For inspiration on stepping into a natural state of centered leadership in all areas of your life, you can subscribe to my other blog feed at Nona Jordan coaching & consulting, or, you can sign up for the eZine to get inspiration and updates delivered right to you inbox.

Wishing you the happiest, most fulfilling, and incredible 2010 ever.