I just wanna be like Frida Kahlo; thinkin of wearing this lil monkey on the regular 😀 and maybe the bird on my shoulder too?!
Made me smile, laugh and take myself less seriously...
Love this time of the year; día de los muertos tradition and permission to dress up and be childlike for Halloween. More of this please! 😉
#belikefrida #whatwouldfridado #fridakahlo #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #
My favorite tradition and celebration is día de los muertos and this year was special celebrating with my students at school (all 92 are from México and 1 sweet girl from Honduras), trick or treating in Telluride with Ximena and Sofia, making día de los muertos cookies and carving pumpkins with students and building an altar at school for everyone who wanted to participate to bring something to place on the altar; a cross cultural celebration and a pic from years ago in Oaxaca that helps me stay connected to my WHY for what I am doing;
I'd love to be in Oaxaca this time of year as this tradition was what really hooked me when I first visited and made me fall in love with all things Oaxaca; I learned so much, built beautiful friendships and community and I am so grateful to stay connected to this passion and love; here in Colorado within the community I am living and working- to tap into the passion and keep moving closer to my dreams and bigger vision; O A X A C A ❤️
When a friend drives 4 hours to attend your event and you haven't seen each other in 2 years; it's a big f#$%ing deal!!! ❤️ 🫶
Last time we were together was in Oaxaca, México riding bikes, yoga-ing, celebrating día de los muertos and enjoying the beautiful culture, traditions, landscapes and people...
@lstrausberger you made this day and event so special having you part of it! Thank you friend 🌹
The "cake series"
BJJ's for life... @liljstewie
MTB, laughter and cake make everything better..
Oh- and dogs too 🐕 @lashleyberutich
Lessons from my MTB that help me process life; 🌟
Bike to life; life to bike- ✴️
*One pedal stroke at a time baby; let's do this
*Breathe through the pain; and the joy!
*Sometimes you gotta chunk it! (Hard rocky sections on the trail and in life)
*When you fall; get back up, dust yourself off and move on
*Present and forward; let's go
*Your best looks different on the daily, be where you are
*Stop comparing; to others, to how I rode the trail last year or when i was in my 20's; im still riding!
*Trust your gut; first and foremost- period!
*Send it cuz-YOLO
*Fresh air and beautiful views makes everything better
*It doesnt matter what you accomplish; whats important is how you feel about what you did
*When you think the hill is too hard to climb- get on and give er hell (dont let your mind win that game)
**Know your limits; its ok to get off and walk sometimes- and sometimes you need to find a new trail to ride
**Find pleasure through the process and journey
*What awaits on the other side (the downhill) will be worth the challenge to climb the mountain
*Never ever; give up
Animas mountain was an ass-kicker today and worth the challenge; every pedal stroke and mental reframe when I wanted to quit was what it took to get me to the top; reaping the benefits of the descent was pure soul medicine to feel that freedom, joy and giddiness in my body.
#onlyupfromhere #onward #mtblife
Amazing weekend with @gwen.payne.167 offering a Breath Is Prayer ceremony in Durango, Colorado this weekend. Thanks to the fabulous @lashleyberutich and @liljstewie for the warm welcomes and stays as well as a huge thanks to @jolieensign at @pausefitnessnutrition to host us and the beautiful humans who showed up for the breathwork ceremony.
Breath connects us all and when we breathe consciously together; we are reminded that we are not alone in this wild, messy, beautiful thing called life.
Tonights theme was "Be who you Are"; every person left that space more connected to their true self and that; was such a gift to witness.
Flooded with incredible memories today; October 25th was the day I would leave for the annual "día de los muertos" trip to Oaxaca, México through my passion project buiz Womens Radical Pursuits; what a RAD chapter of my life 🌟
Thank you to all the women who adventured to these places with me and to the beautiful people and communities of Oaxaca who opened their doors to us, shared their traditions, prepared the most delicious food and offered experiences "from the heart through their hands"... Forever grateful for such a culturally rich and FUN time of my life...
Oaxaca; you have my heart 💕 Para siempre
Soon to be back again ✴️
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"It's time to do better ...
"Silence is Violence"
I'm not going to get this right, and it won't stop me from trying; f**k perfectionism -"
I can't put these books down;
Highly recommend both for anyone especially any white women to confront ourselves and our part- let's go. Thank you @andrea_diane3
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Your mind is your world.
Your heart is your nature.
Your soul is your universe;
Your life is your creation.
It's time to share the story; I've wanted to write a book for years sharing my wild adventures about in the world & how those experiences have both opened, and broke my heart; to share a piece of writing- from my heart through my hands, to build a bridge to that which connects us all; our humanity ❤️ the ups, the downs & all arounds that this human experience offers us all; told with authenticity, vulnerablilty with inspiration & a healing piece as the goal:
"Chasing Rainbows; Finding the Magik through Life's Storms"
https://www.radicalpursuitsoftheheart.com/shop/p/a-life-of-radical-pursuits-coming-winter-2024
Overview; (the writing is in the works)
One womans journey of self-discovery, transformation, healing & love through adventure, travel, yoga and dance. 2020 broke her heart wide open after a series of loss & devastation; a hidden blessing & catalyst for deep change and things to fall together again; alligned. The road ‘hOMe to and through the heart’ to learn the true power of LoVe and what it takes to rise. A reminder that failure in life is essential to growth and it’s through those trying moments that really shape and shine the pearl.
A whimsical story of wild travels, extreme adventures, life & living in different countries around the world. Amy shares stories of how exploring the uncertainties of new lands can open one’s heart and mind to know themselves and the world deeper, how to connect to true passions and purpose this one wild and precious life offers us all.
This story will take you on a journey of exploring oneself through the world. Amy spent her life ‘Chasing Rainbows’ until the rupture of relational trauma broke her heart open to so much pain, she had to dig deeper and confront her darkest shadows and limitations to truly discover the ‘magik’ of life again; through her life’s most challenging storm.
Amy offers inspirational quotes and tips for anyone on a spiritual healing journey looking to move from surviving life t