Posts by Diane Sieg
The Freedom to Forgive
Nothing throws up more limits in our lives than holding onto resentments and anger about past events. Forgiving means surrendering to what actually was and your lack of the ability to make it any different, instead of holding on to the intense emotional charge around how you wanted it to be. When you forgive yourself…
Keep Reading...The 3 Most Limiting Words
Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” When you view yourself as an expert, you are limiting yourself by claiming: “I know that.” The Zen Buddhist concept of “beginner’s mind” refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions…
Keep Reading...10 Ways to Open to Grace Today
What if you could open to all the desires you could think of, even those you haven’t thought of yet, instead of shutting them down because of fear and limitation? What if you could open to something bigger than yourself and be held and supported by this energy? What if you could truly transform yourself…
Keep Reading...The High Cost of Chaos
Just when you think the distractions of summer are about over and the economy is turning around, we get another unexpected round of uncertainty and sliding markets. The fear and panic from all the indecision and volatility is palpable and creates chaos, which never serves because… Chaos is exhausting. Anxiety and fear drain our energy,…
Keep Reading...Tantra: It's Not Just About the Sex
I attended the Grand Gathering for Anusara Inspired Teachers in Squaw Valley, California last week with Anusara founder John Friend. Taking master classes with John and workshops with senior teachers was a supportive, enriching and renewing experience, but what I really enjoyed most was the discussion of Tantra philosophy twice a day. An inter-religious spiritual…
Keep Reading...Time for a Change-Painful or Energizing?
I was recently inspired by a yoga class to take my business to the next level, I just didn’t know I was going to do it so soon… for more on that literally headache-inducing experience, click here. Like most everyone else, I don’t like change, so much. I made a MAJOR change in what feels like my…
Keep Reading...Living With an Open Heart (Surgery)
Today my dear friend Molly had open heart surgery. She is only 56 years young and after a routine physical revealed an abnormality, she was told she would need one heart valve replaced and another one repaired. WOW. I still can’t quite believe it. This gives a whole new meaning to living with an open heart,…
Keep Reading...Summer Solstice: Let the Light In
Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of the year and is a result of the Earth‘s north-south axis being tilted 23.4 degrees relative to the sun. This allows our Northern Hemisphere to have more light than on any other day in 2011. There are many celebrations across different cultures for the Summer Solstice and one…
Keep Reading...What is Your Big Life?
I have just spent a day and a half with 40 highly successful and sophisticated women at Spruce Mountain Ranch, my first Camp Experience event called Get Away and Get it! I once again am reminded of the value of getting away and spending rich time with like minded people. With great food, yoga, a…
Keep Reading...Top 5 Reasons to Take Yourself on a Colorado Mountain Yoga Retreat
Summer is almost here and as you schedule in your standard barbecues, weddings, vacations and special projects, is there something else you could do? Something totally new and different or maybe somewhat familiar, but you haven’t created the time and space for? I’m referring to taking yourself on a retreat. Whether you get away on your own or…
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