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  • Faith in Flow – Yama: Ahimsa

    The first limb of yoga, Yama, is about restraints or observances. Biblically, these align with the Ten Commandments and feel rather like “common sense” or Integrity 101. But I want to dive into the more subtle meanings of non-harm in… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow – Yama: Ahimsa

  • Faith in Flow – Can’t They Just Get Along?

    Finding the intersection of the 8 limbs of yoga and Jesus. Finding Common Ground There is so in the world that seems to be more similar than different. But you would never know that. With all the “us” versus “them”… Continue reading

    Faith in Flow – Can’t They Just Get Along?

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #11

    Our final day in Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I trust the guidance I receive from my Higher Power and come to believe in my own capabilities.” It was a day for art and culture, and preparing our hearts for the… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #11

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #10

    Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I no longer need to rely solely on others to provide my sense of worth.” We took advantage of the oversized beds and blackout curtains in our first day without Camino Kilometers to walk. We allowed… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #10

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #6

    19.7 miles from Tui, Spain to Redondelo “I learn to see myself as equal to others. My new and renewed relationships are with equal partners.” We sat at an early morning breakfast, genuinely stunned and nervous about today’s mileage. Nervous… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #6

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #5

    14 miles from Rubãis, Portugal to Tui, Spain “I know a new love and acceptance of myself and others. I feel genuinely loveable, loving and loved.” There was something mournful about leaving Portugal. I couldn’t really put my finger on… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #5

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #4

    “I release myself from worry, guilt, and regret about my past and present. I am aware enough not to repeat it.” 15.61 miles – Up and over the Mountains of Ponte de Lima, moving from the coastal route to the… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #4

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #3

    “I know a new freedom” 16.07 miles from Vila do Conde to Esposende This second promise from CoDA was a good meditation as miles flew by. Cobblestones, wooden boardwalks, and farm paths carried me from the sea, to town, back… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #3

  • Walking a Codependent Camino: Promise #2

    “I am no longer controlled by my fears. I overcome my fears and act with courage, integrity, and dignity.” It was 21 degrees Celcius. We walked 9.7 kilometers and covered 18.3 kilometers in total. We had the thought of enjoying… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino: Promise #2

  • Walking a Codependent Camino – Finding your “Why?”

    I am a “yes” kind of girl. I feel a tenacious pull to be a part of any and all plans. I am a “good story” addict and have always felt committed to living a bigger life than was prescribed… Continue reading

    Walking a Codependent Camino – Finding your “Why?”