I remember learning in school that at a certain point in life you become interested in giving back, in serving your community, in being part of something bigger than yourself. Well, I must be getting old because that time has come for me;)

I'm excited to be connected with a couple of organizations that are reaching out and collaborating with others in order to make the world a better place:

http://main.thefirstmove.net/

http://www.intentionlove.com/

Both of these organizations are run by women who are reaching out to elevate those around them with the core desire to bring about more peace in the world. They both have incredibly cute t-shirts as well!

What really strikes me about these two organizations in particular is the commitment of the women behind them to demonstrate peace in the world. This is not rhetoric - it is the real deal. I'm incredibly touched by their demonstration and outpouring of love.

Just more evidence that we're all moving in the right direction!

PEACE.

My favorite word for Spirit or God is Life. I use life because it feels natural and universal, and to me it is the animating substance that flows through all living things.

However, when I think of communicating with the life within me it becomes a more personal matter. It then becomes my Inner Voice or the Voice of God or Spirit or intuition.

Communicating with spirit has become a huge part of my life. These conversations not only give me insight and inspiration, they give me security and the conviction that I'm not navigating through life on my own.

I say "conversation" because I'm an auditory person and many times I actually hear my inner voice. Other times I'll channel it when I'm writing.

Some people get flashes of inspiration in their mind or a picture will come into their head. Others get spiritual guidance in the form of vague feelings or hunches that they feel they need to follow. It all depends on the predominant way you process information.

My relationship with Spirit is primary. I would not be able to have a healthy relationship with anyone else if I did not have a strong connection to the ONE that connects us all.

I share this because so many of us are anxious and ungrounded - including myself at times - and going within brings us back down to earth and provides clarity, peace and guidance.

Friday before leaving for The Flagstaff Yoga Festival I spoke to a client over the phone. The last thing she said was, "Have fun at the Festival this weekend and don't forget to milk the moment!" That was the first time I'd heard anyone say "Milk the Moment" and it really stuck. What a perfect way to describe being fully present! This was my mantra all weekend and it turned out to be a collection of some of the best moments ever.

In addition to being with a few of my favorite people including the beautiful ladies at IntentionLove.com (shown in picture), we got to enjoy the presence of all the kind and open yogis. On top of that, the weather was to die for... After 100+ degree weather for months, the coolness was a welcome change:)

Thankfully this weekend is going to be a little cooler for us in the valley - only 105 degrees;) So cool that my boyfriend and I are planning to have dinner on the patio! Go figure...

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to milk the moment!

Hey All! I will be doing a Portals of Peace book signing and talk at the Flagstaff Yoga Festival this weekend - August 8 & 9th.

It's going to be a very cool event, both in terms of content and weather:) The marketplace is free and open to the public. Along with an Intention Love (http://www.intentionlove.com/) booth selling beautiful tees and my books, there will be lots of good food, fun products and healthy, radiant yogis milling about.

Come up if you're inspired - I'd love to see you!

http://www.flagstaffyogafestival.com/