Reflection

With December and the winter solstice there is so much to reflect upon and with the last day of the year coming tomorrow I have a few things I would like to reflect upon. This past year has gone by so fast and so much has happened and changed.  I look back at the beginning of the year and where I was at with my thoughts and feelings about life and who I was.  I feel like I was some what confused about who I was and where I belonged. I was not grounded and felt somewhat in limbo.  There was something missing. My connection with the divine spirit and with myself. Yoga was what turned everything around. It all began when my friend Jaryn and I started playing and practicing Acro Yoga.  I can remember the feeling of bliss when we did our first transition. Its the most indescribable feeling.  Our connection and friendship became so strong and now we are practically sisters.  We complete each others sentences.  Its so wonderful to feel that strong of a friendship and bond. I love her so much and am so thankful to have her in my life. I feel like I have grown and feel so comfortable with myself now.  I know who I am and I have a connection with the earth that I have not had before.  I am stronger and more connected with my boyfriend drew than I have ever been.  The 3 years we have been together have been the best 3 years of my life.  We both teach each other.  Something recently has changed with us though. I know when that change happened but I dont want to talk about it yet because I feel the universe is still deciding things so that will all be talked about when things come together.  The funny thing is I remember during summer solstice our friends put intentions in the fire of what we wanted to change and what intentions we had for the year. One of my intentions was to go on a trip with my mother.  We just booked a trip to Hawaii :) Its so beautiful how things work out. The new year is going to bring so much happiness and love I can feel it.  We just have to remember things cant always be perfect so in those time of sadness theres always a light at the end of the tunnel, just have faith and things will be ok.  So cheers to the new year and all it has to offer! Its gonna be a year to remember.

Here are some photographic memories from this past year:

Darkness is only the absence of light

Wow the weather here in St.Augustine has been wet and dreary for over a week or more now!  This type of weather has a tendency to make me and im sure others a wee bit down.  Its funny because the dark weather seems to make us feel dark.  I think its really important to be positive and happy during these times of darkness.  If we spread light then soon enough the darkness will rise and we will have sunny days once again.  It wont last forever and you just have to take what life gives you. Everyday is a blessing and we should realize that more often.  So everyone lets spread a little light during this holiday season and  the earth will give us light back.  Remember everything is a test. So lets take everything as a learning experience.  Heres a little food for thought. Yesterdays history, tomorrows a mystery but today is a gift. Shine on beautiful souls.

Love, light and always flight
Lisa

Here is a tip for wet dreary days. Brighten up your wardrobe and spread light with your  clothing.

The right direction

Ahhhhhh life is so beautiful and full of constant change.  You have to embrace the good and the bad.  I feel like this month, the month of the dark moon has been a very challenging time.  I would describe it as hectic and heavy.  Mercury was in retrograde and things seemed to be all over the place! Thankfully Mercury has moved out of retrograde and were moving towards winter Solstice.   Winter Solstice brings regeneration & renewal.  I feel like this is whats happening right when December started.  I recreated my jewelry and hand bag line and am embarking on my yogic journey through life.  Life has been so uplifting and bright lately. In January my best friend and acro partner Jaryn and I will be setting out on our journey to Miami for our first acro immersion.  What a start to a new year! Im focusing my intention this month and for life to decrease fear in my life and focus on the love and light that surrounds our spirit.  Here are a few pictures from a photo shoot I just did embracing my Native American roots that run through my veins. So much love in these pictures. 

Om Tat Sat

Missing the kiss of the sun

Man this always seems to happen to me during winter.  I miss the days of running to the beach and jumping in the warm water and having blonde tipped hair and dark tan skin.  Im a creature of the sun and sea.  When its taken from me its all I long for.  This is perfect camping weather though so ill just have to get my camping fill in.  Until warm weather returns ill be dreaming of it .

Something in the air

These past 3 weekends I have gone to 3 festivals. Each different and beautiful in their own way.  The first festival was the Rasa Lila Festival in Orlando Florida.  The positive energy would have blown anybody into bliss.  There was tent after tent of yoga and acro yoga and arm balances and everything that exists in the yoga realm.  My heart was shining brighter than it has in a very long time.  Something happened that day to me that I will never forget.  A feeling of warmth and calmness and somewhere I belonged.  It made me realize even more that Yoga needs and will be a huge part of my life.  I feel as if i get stronger everyday with my practice and a smile seems to be permanently on my face. The second festival I went to was another yoga festival but this time my acro partner and best friend along with 2 other friends were performing an acrobatic routine.  We were a little nervous but our confidence was very strong.  The performance was on point and we were shining bright.  I have to say Acro yoga is my passion along with surfing of course and its such a beautiful thing because you get to grow and get stronger with your acro partner which forms a everlasting bond.  Its so beautiful and life changing.  The third festival I went to was the Magnolia Festival at the Suwanee River.  It is one of my favorite music festivals to be a part of.  Theres something so freeing and awakening about  taking off your shoes and dancing  like a wild woman.  It freed my soul and opened my eyes to things about myself that need to be freed as well.  Ahhhh life is good right now.  I seem to be constantly floating around.  Now for the full moon to rise this weekend.  She always seems to put some kind of pep in my step.  Much love you beautiful souls! Always remember keep things positive and life with be alright.

Love and light
Lisa

A higher connection

This past Sunday I went to the Rasa Lila yoga festival in Orlando Florida.  I went with my soul sister Jaryn and we were more than excited.  We got there and right away there was a yoga class starting and we plopped our mats down and got right into the flow.  Funky music was blasting and the energy was so positive and vibrant! There was so much to do! Slack lining, acro yoga, Indo board yoga, meditation, chanting, amazing food and clothing booths. I have never been surrounded by so much positive and beautiful energy.  I was high just from that!  I have to say though this festival changed something in me.  I have never felt so spiritually connected in my life as I did Sunday.  It was such a beautiful experience that I will never forget.  I went to my first womens circle at the end of the day.  Why have I never gone to one before?  This is something every woman should go to.  You release so much and put it out on the table.  I got closer with my friend Jaryn as well.  I feel like we learned so much about each other.  She really is my soul sister and im so thankful for her light and beauty in my life.  She truly is a gift. Ahhhhh I feel like im still floating.  It was an experience of a life time and I cant wait till the next Yoga festival which luckily is this Saturday! Ha ha ha so wonderful! Hope to see you in Jacksonville at the North Florida Yoga Fest!

Namaste