The guilt leaves deep inside; she wants the biggest room in this house I have to talk to her frequently: “would you please give the other thoughts and emotions some space? Today I would like self-compassion to be with me” The little self-compassion is shy and quiet; I can even forget she exists. I have to hold her little hand and help her walk baby steps towards the big room. The guilt goes away for a while, and she starts to look through the windows; she can blame others; it’s an easy job to see their flaws. The little self-compassion...
Yoga
I began my yoga journey in 2014, initially unaware of its benefits beyond the physical. Over the years, under the guidance of an inspiring teacher and through a lot of reading on yoga philosophy, my perspective on life has transformed, my passion for yoga is on and off the mat. In the past five years, I have become more interested in meditation. I did a couple of Vipassana courses and started to be friends with my breath. I’ve had the privilege of practising at the Africa Yoga Project in Kenya and various studios in Indonesia, India and Brazil (where I...
The best things of my life between Jan-Jun 2024.
Beach walks. The sound of rain falling. Books. Studying what I love. Working fewer hours per week. Hugs. Brazilian music. Dinner with friends. Pizza. Breakfast with my family. Cousins. My first niece. Feeling Love. Being loved. A good coffee. Admiring the pregnancy of others. Babys. Kids. Double Rainbow. Photos. Inspiration. Birds. Flowers blossoming. Hiking. Sky. Calm mornings. Moon. Handwriting. Meditation (even if it’s for 5 minutes or less). Library. Kombucha. Dogs. Travel. Trusting. Receiving support. Being supportive. More movement. Less time in front of the computer. Saying no. Saying a peaceful yes. Reflection. Laugh. Incense. Payday. Payrise. Cuddles. Beachfront Bikeride....
My morning pages
This year, I decided not to buy books to save some money, so I did my library card and its been very good so far. One of the best things is that I don’t have to choose a single book for read, I normally leave the library with 5 books I am interested about and I also have a chance to be exposed to books (and ideas) that I would hardly spend money on. I also enjoy the library, I like the silence, the screen free environment, I like seeing people reading and studying. So I was reading the book...
Freedom to be who we are
I took Ben for a short walk with me last Friday, so he could go and ride his scooter. We stopped at a place where there were a few ramps so he could have fun. Another child was riding a scooter too. The child had short hair and was wearing a cap and hat, shorts, a baggy sweatshirt, and a blue scooter… a boy, Ben and I thought.I talked to the child’s father (I confirmed that he was a father), and he said that the child’s name was Maira and that she, unlike the other girls, liked to dress that...
Find your sparkle
This year I decided to only borrow books from the library instead of buying new ones. No regrets about the books I have bought so far; just finding a way to manage my $$$ better. One thing that I am enjoying about it is that I end up borrowing books I would probably never buy (or they would be at the bottom of my list as I want to focus on more ”practical” readings). One example is ”Find your sparkle” by Meredith Gaston. It’s a beautiful book with lots of meditations, inspirations, recipes…all to nourish our spirit! What I love...
Silent days
”You can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in” – Junot Diaz I like silence! Not the ”uncomfortable” silence we sometimes experience when we believe we ”should” say something or the silence of an empty house when we are missing our loved ones…but the silence that comes from nature until it gets soo deep that it penetrates our minds. When I first heard about Vipassana (2019) and decided to do it, the most attractive thing to me was the ”10 days in silence”…And today (2023), after a couple of experiences, silence is still the thing I...
My mother`s superpower
My mother spent almost four weeks with me here in New Zealand, and when anyone asks me, ” How was it?” all I can think is that she recharged my heart with peace and love! I believe that’s a superpower. Some people bring something into the place they are in or to the people they are with. I have a friend who is so enthusiastic about life that she brings joy to everyone (Amandinha, I am talking about you)! I also have a calm and wise friend, and I always feel I learn something from her (Alice). And many other...
Auckland Art Gallery
Ale, Ben and I spent the morning at the Auckland Art Gallery – https://www.aucklandartgallery.com Most expositions and activities are free of charge. This is what I have created at the Art Lab – Creative Learning Centre. Ben loved it, so I gave it to him <3