VIDEO LINK FIXED! Everything is possible. Even the impossible. {Or so says me & Mary Poppins}

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                August 13, 2019

            VIDEO LINK FIXED! Everything is possible. Even the impossible. {Or so says me & Mary Poppins}

                Learning to "let go" + what's coming up this Fall! 💞🌂

            Be here with me, in the Truth.

                            Practices to support your life

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Hello!

It's been a while since I dropped in over here to say hi! I hope this finds you well and enjoying the fluidity of summer with longer days and a bit more spontaneity in your life.

I love the more playful aspects of summer, the break from the monotony of the "normal" schedule of the school year, and the massive amounts of time spent outside. However, along with this, I also notice a slow unfurling of regularity in things that begins to create mild chaos in my life... variable camp pick-up & drop-off times means my morning "routine" (if you can call it that with 3 children in the house!) is in flux day-to-day and week-to-week; the shuffling of things from purse to pool bag to backpack back to purse means that I've lost my glasses, a keepsake necklace, and my driver's license (resulting in waiting in 2 lines just to get to into the main line at the DMV)... you get the idea.

What's interesting, though, is that when I'm able to practice noticing (and then dropping) resistance to the moment*, I find myself in a more fluid state, moving from moment to moment, responding versus reacting to what's in front of me in any given moment. It doesn't change the external realities but it does change my relationship to them. I feel more at ease, more vibrant. It frees up so much more energy to do the things I wish to do and that I know support me from a self-care perspective. So much more is possible.

AND, when I'm not practicing, well that's not such a lovely picture. I'm agitated, I do a heck of a lot of blaming others and pointing fingers, I can't see a path forward, I get really depleted, I pretty much halt all things related to my personal wellness, and I most certainly forget that I am choosing how to be in relationship to the things in life. Everything is impossible.

It struck me, while watching Mary Poppins Returns with my twins this weekend, that this amazingly magical fictional character maybe knows what she's talking about when she says "Everything is possible. Even the impossible." With a shift of perception, a change of perspective, and a recognition of the fact that we are, quite literally, shaping our reality by how we learn to be in relationship to it, we begin to realize that what we once thought was impossible is, in fact, possible.

Can you notice where and when and how you are resisting life?

Can you begin, even with the very small things, to soften your resistance?

Notice what it allows you to do, feel, think.

Notice how it creates possibility where there was once impossibility.

And let me know how it goes.

, Ellie

*Here's a little video explaining more about the practice of noticing and dropping resistance (aka: "acceptance of what is").

Rebelle Con RETURNS!

October 17th-19th

Soooo excited to be a Mentor in this year's conference! Hope you can join us for this incredible event!

REGISTER HERE!

Donation-Based Meditation

at Lucid Living

7:15-8pm

SAVE THE FALL DATES:

9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16

(pre-register here)

Weekly Yoga Classes

OPEN TO ALL!

Tues, 8:30-9:15am at The Broad

Thurs, 9:30-10:30am at Lucid Living

1:1 Life Coaching

Slots for New Clients

NOW OPEN!

If you're ready to get on my calendar now, contact me to schedule your FREE discovery call!

Annual Wellness Retreat

May 14-17 2020!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

~ ONLY 4 spots left ~

HOLD YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Join us for the weekend to learn from and connect with exceptional women who are defining and creating their own version of success. Expect to meet and hear from authors, leaders, entrepreneurs, bosses, moms, sisters, and all around incredible people who are relatable, authentic, approachable and also #GOALS.

I am thrilled to be participating this year as a Mentor in the small group breakout session where you can ask me ANYTHING you want! 

REGISTER HERE!

Donation-Based Meditation

@ Lucid Living

Mondays, 7:15-8pm

Fall Dates:
9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16
Meditation is a state of being. We practice by sitting down, getting quiet and learning how to harness and direct our attention, waking us up to the full experience of the life again and again. As a result, we begin to actually be IN life, experiencing it fully. Seated practice allows us to learn about ourselves, about these wonderful and wild minds of ours, and about our humanness. Seated practice can provide us with the space to feel a deeper sense of wellbeing, vitality, and groundedness.
Join me for a donation-based meditation practice every-other-Monday evening from 7:15-8pm. The practice will include 35-40 minutes of semi-guided meditation and 5-10 minutes for guidance at the end of the sit. 
Suggested donation range: $5-$20

Participants will need to complete a waiver and can do so here, in advance, or upon arrival.

Weekly Yoga Classes

Tues, 8:30-9:15am @ The Broad (slow flow, pranayama, meditation)

Thurs, 9:30-10:30am @ Lucid Living RVA (mindful flow)

All of my classes are open to anyone & everyone, you just need to let me know you're coming!

Email me to reserve your spot!
Drop-in fee: $20 

4-week Enrollment: $70

8-Week Enrollment $125

1:1 Life Coaching

Slots Opening in November!

>> Ever considered working with a coach?

>> Curious if coaching is for you?

>> Want to know how I differ from other life coaches out there?

Here's a bit more about my approach to Life Coaching. If you've been postponing doing this for yourself, message me now and we can schedule a quick video call to chat about where you are and how I can support you! 

With summer & early fall slots full, I'm now opening a handful of 1:1 slots for new (or returning) clients to start in late fall, so it's a perfect time to get the ball rolling! 

Annual Wellness Retreat
May 14-17, 2020

Bliss Farm & Retreat  

2x daily yoga classes

morning & evening meditation

ample opportunity for quiet, relaxation, and wondering through 50+ acres of meadowlands & woods

locally sourced, farm-to-table and organic, prepared in-house meals

optional massage/reiki add-ons

The 2020 retreat is ALMOST FULL!

There are only 4 spaces left

{email me ASAP to hold your spot!}:

--> one bell tent

(1 twin & 1 queen bed; shared eco-lodge style outdoor bathrooms)

--> two loft beds in a shared cabin

(1 twin & 1 double; shared bathroom) 

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VIDEO LINK FIXED! Everything is possible. Even the impossible. {Or so says me & Mary Poppins}

Learning to "let go" + what's coming up this Fall! 💞🌂

Donation-Based Meditation @ Lucid Living Mondays, 7:15-8pm Fall Dates:

Weekly Yoga Classes

Tues, 8:30-9:15am @ The Broad (slow flow, pranayama, meditation) Thurs, 9:30-10:30am @ Lucid Living RVA (mindful flow)

Email me to reserve your spot!

Drop-in fee: $20 4-week Enrollment: $70 8-Week Enrollment $125

1:1 Life Coaching Slots Opening in November!

Annual Wellness Retreat

Donation-Based Meditation
@ Lucid Living
Mondays, 7:15-8pm

Fall Dates:

Tues, 8:30-9:15am @ The Broad (slow flow, pranayama, meditation)

Thurs, 9:30-10:30am @ Lucid Living RVA (mindful flow)

Drop-in fee: $20
4-week Enrollment: $70
8-Week Enrollment $125

1:1 Life Coaching
Slots Opening in November!