hakuna matata

yogic wisdom from disney’s the lion king

*Photo above by my brother, videographer Ian Nelson, in Lake Tahoe.

Read between the lines: It means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s our problem-free philosophy…

We, myself included, spend a lot of time seeking outward support, encouragement, healing, love, approval. Eloquently stated in the quote above: the answers to our perceived “problems” are all within us, but in today’s world the messages aren’t always so clear.

In our new years resolutions, we often look for external ways in which we can improve our lives so we don’t have to worry about the issues or people that have been holding us back from getting to where [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][or becoming who] we want to be.

There might not be such a thing as living problem and worry-free for the rest of your time on this planet, but we can choose to make the effort to find some sort of internal peace and awareness while we’re still here.

I am all for making resolutions and utilizing outside support, until we start to worry about the outcome. How will we achieve these goals, what if we come across obstacles or are blocked by the ogre when we try to cross the bridge?

Hakuna Matata. If we can work to shed the layer of internal worry, fear, problems and road-blocks, they may even cease to exist [or we may stop noticing/creating them] and the external work/goals will come naturally.

As humans in this lifetime we will inevitably hit bumps in both the physical and mental roads, and for that seeking outward, un-biased support from professionals can be incredibly transformative.

This is why I love what I do: because of certain practices that have enhanced my life so profoundly, I am extremely passionate about encouraging others to approach life with curiosity, strength, creativity and ease through yoga and wellness. My mission as a holistic, external source of support is to guide you toward your inner guide, Divine Voice, or whatever you want to call your intuition.

If you or someone you know wants to experience less-stress, learn healthy lifestyle and cooking habits that are easily integrated into your life, and learn how to create your own problem-free philosophy: here I am! Private or group yoga sessions and wellness + lifestyle coaching offer incredible tools for you to build on throughout the rest of your life.

In the meantime, here are a few hakuna matata tips I use when I start to feel my Italian worry-genes kick in:

• Take a deep breath [or 10] and/or meditate for however long you can.
• Notice when you’re focusing solely on the problematic stuff.
• Work on perceiving what is going well in your life right now, and what you ultimately want. Do this all the time.
• Write down or share a few things you’re grateful for – I do it daily and it’s a major mood-booster.
• Give yourself space to just be. I am learning this slowly but surely as I continually find myself inundated with things to do. Being is equally as important as doing.
• Don’t stress about stressing. If you’re not problem-free, approach the issue[s] without judgement so you can compassionately take steps toward a brighter experience.

What’s your philosophy?

Read the rest of the January 2015 newsletter for a simple warming soup recipe, a special yoga + cycling class this Sunday, good music and more.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]