"and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud
was more painful than the risk it took to bloom."- anais nin
a beloved yogini/blog reader, carol meyers, passed along these gorgeous images of peonies and graciously allowed me to pull them together and share them with you. don't they inspire?
peonies are one of my absolute favorite flowers. so yummy. so fragile. so fragrant.
well, it's that time of the month - reflection and assessment. here goes . . .
may dreams/goals1. get my hands dirty and spruce up patio garden.
2. savor every minute with gramma and mum during may visit to oklahoma.
3. lead an inspiring retreat to
costa rica over memorial day weekend/week.
4. finish spring MSW semester strong + start summer the following week.
5. lead fun-filled doga session to raise awareness + funds for
washington humane society.
6. reorganize infrastructure of
tranquil space foundation for better streamlining.
7. launch tranquil space's new website.
8. savor
georgia o'keefe exhibit + artist date at the phillip's collection.
9. smooth transition into "
wednesday is the new tuesday" schedule revamp.
10. weekly PT and acupuncture for more healing.
11. auditions for new, talented, nurturing tranquil space teacher subs.
12. send inspiring
newsletter (sign up at bottom of
linked page).
13. begin fall TranquiliT designs: colors are platinum, plum + noir.
14. daily declutter.
15. inspiring wrap-up to tranquilista lifestyle:
joie de vivre e-course + schedule next one.
16. get ticket to india for
november retreat. all levels welcome. my mum is coming from oklahoma!
17. reflect on ways to merge my "how i spend my time" with "how i want to spend my time" - blog post forthcoming.
19. host inspiring teacher retreat at beau's cabin
20. more videos on all things tranquilista.
any requests?
april dreams/goals1. fancy up blog photos (as done above) via
picasa. BEEN DOING IT. YAY!
2. create a few new
inspiration folders. DONE +
SHARED3. plan + host a tranquilista tea at tranquil space. DONE
4. planning + hosting assistance of
luna fest for my non-profit. please come! DONE
5. physical therapy + sacred healing of shoulder = PT job this month DOING
6. MSW final papers + exams prep. DOING - EXAMS NEXT WEEK
7. lead inspiring, productive retreat with tranquil space management team. DONE
8. crystalize plans for
etsy store. IN PROGRESS
9. finalize new
tranquil space website and began revamp of
TranquiliT website. DOING
10. continue reflection and implement of principles in
the not so big life (podcast forthcoming) IN PROGRESS
11. tea with director at
farm sanctuary. learn how to do more for the animals. DONE
12. spring cleaning chez moi next saturday with pal. au revoir clutter, bonjour space.
DONE
13. spend time in nature: bask in sunshine and soak up vitamin d. DONE
14. stablize morning ritual: green tea, ezekiel toast, journal, daily yin yoga + meditation practice, then e-mail. UMMM, IN PROGRESS
15. choose a third necklace from
art and clasp's etsy store to add to my collection (see photo above). gorgeous and *love* supporting indie when possible. DONE
now that i've shared my dreams, to-dos, successes, and "still in progresses," i'd love to hear what *you* have on the horizon. may we all continue to bloom, grow, and flourish this month.
bisous,kimberly