I woke up this morning feeling anxious and out of sorts, for many known and unknown reasons. I could not even focus to meditate, which is usually my bliss place, so I set my intention for the day to feel childlike wonderment, which was really the opposite of how I was feeling. I felt called to go to the beach before breakfast and became sweetly and expansively enveloped by the sun and waves. Taking time to be still on the beach honored my emotions as I redirected my intentions of how I would … [Read more...]
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Simplified Living – It’s Not That Simple
It's been 18 months since we sold nearly everything in an effort to lead a more simple life, to free up our financial resources, and to allow us to provide service wherever we feel called. During those 18 months, we have been to Costa Rica twice, Panama, Nicaragua, multiple Hawaiian islands on two different trips, and spent two summers on a gorgeous Maine island, where we rent a small studio apartment with a deck that provides wonderful sunset views over the mainland. We feel incredibly blessed … [Read more...]
Jungle’s Edge Meditation
We went to Costa Rica this past Fall for a self-retreat of writing, surfing, and yoga, sprinkled with long walks, good food, and sacred connections with the people and visitors of Nosara, which is nestled along a river at the merging edges of the jungle and Pacific Ocean. Meditations were also a part of our daily practice, and from one of my long, meditative walks along the beach, emerged this meditation that I use often, sometimes throughout the day, especially when I feel overwhelmed or stuck. … [Read more...]
Letting Go and Creating a Life to Live For
My alarm awakened me at 3:24 a.m.. Weighted with deep weariness, I clung to the covers not believing I could lift myself from this dark exhaustion of my body and mind. Then I remembered we were flying from Maine to Costa Rica in a few short hours. This propelled me into action to ready myself, although my emotions were still heavily clinging to all we are letting go of: close proximity to our children, friends, clients, homes, 8 pets, my physical therapy practice, financial security, most of our … [Read more...]
Diego & Andreas – Crafting With Joy
We met Andreas and Diego during one of our trips to Costa Rica. They both exuded such positive vibes in their smiles, words, and crafts. We wanted to share their wisdom with our to live for audience. https://youtu.be/ZbZ6cdYLnS8 Diego. So full of joy and life. Every day is a present. Every moment is right now. Live in this moment. Freedom inspires Diego to express himself through art. https://youtu.be/XRwA77CK2Yw Andreas, following his heart by living in peace, nature, simplictiy, … [Read more...]
Kula – Community of the Heart
Spending nearly a month in Costa Rica this past May (with my teachers, friends & colleagues at the Harmony Healing Center yoga teacher training) taught me among many jewels, that Kula means community of the heart. I am truly blessed to have experienced the true meaning of Kula. A safe space was created that invited me to embrace & embody my authenticity, vulnerability & courage. My Kula encouraged & challenged me not to run from my pain. Instead, they held a loving … [Read more...]
Inspiring worldwide love, joy, and positive vibes
Donna Maria spent most of May in Costa Rica to attend a yoga teacher training at the Harmony Healing Centre. She immersed herself in new practices, new friends, and in the local community. Awe and All Inspiring are the best words to summarize her experience. Between Costa Rica, Maine, and beyond, we have been blessed to meet and interview incredible people who are out there spreading their positive vibes in a variety of amazing and beautiful ways. If you have a chance to view the interviews we … [Read more...]
Meet Monica and Ashley: Pura Vida, You Got This!
Monica and Ashley visited Nosara, Costa Rica years ago, and then felt the deep calling to move there to help build a community of like-spirited people. Through their yoga and breath training classes, in a very humbling and caring fashion, Monica and Ashley help us to accept and love our selves, to not resist the flow of nature and life, and to trust in each other. Pura Vida - life's true essence - is a common mantra in Costa Rica, and Monica and Ashley's teachings take you to a deep … [Read more...]
Meet Rebecca Kovacs – Amazing Spirit and Yoga Instructor
My life is challenged but totally charmed, says Rebecca. Every time I turn in, I learn to intuitively trust, and life unfolds exactly as it is supposed to. Discipline breeds freedom, which brings more love for my self and my journey. … [Read more...]
