Back in April, a friend and fellow yogi requested that I do a more in-depth exploration of the “receiving the call” piece of the origin story. I’ve been mulling it over for long enough now that I think I finally have a proper response. The particular line from part 2 of this story follows: That […]
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Confessions of a Wannabe World Changer – Part 2
It’s confession time. Again. If you recall from my original confessions post, one of the key tenets of Rebel Yogi is this: you, fellow change maker, are just as important as the work that you are doing. I came back from the Ashram feeling so good – better than I had in recent memory – […]
Caring Sucks: Why We Shouldn’t Do It
Yeah, you heard that right. I know what you might be thinking: she’s gone over the edge, lost it, let go of her grip on reality. But, do me a favor and stick with me. You might not have paid attention, but there’s a definition of the word “care” in the dictionary that frightens me. To […]
Confessions of a Wannabe World Changer
It’s confession time. First, that post I promised you last week, the second piece of the origin story? It’s coming next week. But most important, one of the key tenets of Rebel Yogi is this: you, fellow change maker, are just as important as the work that you are doing. That means it’s important to […]
The Rebel Yogi Origin Story – Part 1
“In the event of an emergency, secure your own mask before assisting others.” If you’ve ever been on board an airplane, you’ve heard the spiel before. It’s standard to the safety speech, but have you ever really taken the time to think about what they’re talking about, or realized how right they are? If the […]
How to Save the World Without Burning Out
A grand adventure starts in just under four weeks. Three weeks and four days, to be exact. Not that I’m counting. On Sunday, April 13th I will start my basic yoga teacher training at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville in Buckingham, VA. This training will be one of the first major steps along the path to bringing Rebel […]