Happy Mother's Day!

Dear Friends In Yoga,

Last May, I didn't think it would be my last Mother's Day with mom around.  I have joined the ranks of people that must find a way to move through a day that would be much better spent with a talking, breathing, human mom but no longer have that privilege.  I always enjoyed Mother's Day growing up, and of course, now I feel like I could have done even more to honor mom's beauty every day of my life.  So what to do to honor her this year?  I thought about buying a star in her name, being that she loved observing light and especially marveled at a brilliant night sky.  But after further investigation, I have a feeling mom would prefer that my money, time and effort be put towards a worthy cause instead.  So on this Mother's Day, I'm going to honor mom by "symbolically adopting a bird" from the National Aviary.  And after that, I'm going to take a long walk and enjoy the beauty of nature.  At dusk, I'm going to sit in my living room with the windows open, a glass of Fetzer Chardonnay in hand, a plate of sliced extra sharp cheddar cheese by my side, and listen to some Elton John with the volume up high.  Because that seems authentic to who mom was and represents the kind of things we enjoyed doing together as mother and daughter.  I encourage you, no matter what your story may be, to celebrate Mother's Day the best way that you know how to this year, whether mom's been gone a long time, or she's still able to physically be with you today.  No matter what, you can celebrate her spirit, because she lives in you.  

Happy Mother's Day!

XO

Megan