Posts by Tracy Matthews
Breaking the Pattern
Originally PublishedJuly 15, 2008 Have you ever wondered what holds any of us back from getting what we want, need, desire? Without getting too deep into the deepest parts of our psyches, I am clearly reminded (almost daily) of how my past is working in the present. The stories that my parents told me about…
Read MoreLife and Legacy
Originally Published July 11, 2008 In this practice that we call life, we are often left to consider the legacy that we might leave behind. Personally, I have been considering this question for many years….you see, often times your life can move in unforeseen directions, quickly and unexpectedly, and often all we are left with…
Read MoreFearlessness
Originally Published July 7, 2008 Fear can be overwhelming and inhibiting at times…..regardless of what you are afraid of, it is often the main driving force and motivator in our lives. It can be debilitating….worry about finances (especially in today’s economy), relationships, acceptance, health and wellness, body image, self esteem….all rolled up into a ball…
Read MoreGet to Know Yourself
Originally Published June 18, 2008 Knowing others is intelligence; Knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich. If you stay in the center and embrace death with your whole heart, you will endure forever. Chapter 33, Tao te…
Read MoreLiberty and Justice for All
Originally Published Wednesday June 25, 2008 Important things often come in small packages. My cousin’s daughter, Justice, is one of those “things.” Well, actually, she is a brilliant woman at such a young age. Her passion for life and her conviction in her beliefs is so apparent at such an early age…she is only 9…..(8…
Read MoreI Know This Much is True
Originally Published May 18, 2008 I have spoken about living your truth before…..and I have always found that sometimes finding your truth and living truthfully to yourself…are 2 different things… Yesterday, I asked my yoga students to find the truth in their breath…vague..I know…but by breaking down truth to the fundamentals of physiology….breathing, we are…
Read MoreRespect the Land- Respect Yourself
Originally Published April 9, 2008 In the words of the Hawaiian locals…”repect the land, respect yourself”….profound really…by taking care fo the land, we are essentially taking care of ourselves and our future. Such a simple signpost says volumes about how we should all live on this earth! On my recent adventure to Kona for a…
Read MoreCh-ch-changes
Originally Published march 21, 2008 Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes (Turn and face the strain) Ch-ch-Changes Don’t want to be a richer man Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes (Turn and face the strain) Ch-ch-Changes Just gonna have to be a different man Time may change me But I can’t trace time -David Bowie Happy Spring everyone…the vernal equinox has happened followed by a…
Read MoreLiving Your Truth
Originally Published March 19, 2008 Why is it that we digress in life and do the opposite of what we really need to do to take care of ourselves? We all have had times in our lives when we feel as though we are not living according to our values…we say we want one thing…
Read MoreThink Big!
Originally Published March 10, 2008 “When you are inspired by some great purpose Some extraordinary project All your thoughts break their bonds Your mind transcends limitations Your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to…
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