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In this episode you will get a little bit of background about some changes going on around Yarn and Zen. Along with all that fun and amazing info, I share my thoughts on the quick growing Cult of Wellness...and how I finally had the courage to leave.

Today I jump a little deeper into what authenticity looks like for me. It may not be the same for you, but maybe this podcast can help you find a path to fullness as your explore your personal sovereignty.All words and images copyright Kim Upton, 2019

Sometimes you just need to be who you are, where you are, and how you are. Invite your wildness, and the chaos of life, to sit with you in these last few moments of 2018. You are okay, and life is gonna move right along.

The Yuletide/Full Moon/Meteor/Christmas nexus offered some long overdue information for my noggin. Even though it left me a little grumpy on Christmas day, I am grateful for the way everything played out.

Just a few words about finding your inner light, sitting with it, then sharing it with others. 

Join me as I do a little storytelling about how I overcame life's obstacles.

Yule celebrates the return of the light in a time that seems dark. Despite what some folks think, it isn't an "old time" Christmas. Fact is, early humans didn't know about Jesus - they only had the Sun, the Moon, and a cosmology based on the world around them.Also, while the folks in the Northern Hemisphere are giving thanks for the Light returning, people in Cape Town, South Africa, are excited about new growth and abundance. The Earth keeps itself in balance, and truly I feel that this time of year is about remembering that concept.

What is corporate spirituality? Why does it have me in such a tizzy?Also, for the love of all things, please stop asking people what they would do if they didn't have fear. Instead, reach out, give a hand, and help them work through whatever is bothering them.Today's yarn is Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball, colorway is Feng Shui Grey.

Join me in a Tree of Life meditation to welcome the Second Sunday of Advent.

A little discussion about Yarn and Zen, as well as information on some upcoming projects. Also, I think there is a little bit of consternation. Enjoy!

How can you be more authentic? Are there secrets to becoming more of who you are? What if you were already "authentic," would that change how you navigated life?In this podcast I discuss a little bit of what authenticity looks like, then go on to speak about "shining your light." Thrown in my dialogue are a few quotes by Alan Watts, as well as a bit of my journey to Zen.

Today's topic is balance and how it applies to this time of year. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are waiting for Winter, folks in the Southern Hemisphere are looking forward to Summer.Podcast includes a brief guided meditation.Yarn used during podcast: Red Heart's Unforgettable - Tidal

All across the world folks use hand work as part of their daily wellness routine. So what is it, and why should you try focusing on your hands? What if you are not a particularly "crafty" person, is cooking also considered hand work, too?Grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and take some time for yourself while enjoying today's podcast. There's answers to questions, and a little information on how to warm up your hands before engaging them in any activity.

Join me as I discuss the basics of rhythm and ritual.

Have you ever wondered what Spiritual Direction is, or how it can help you in your daily life? Join me as I explain the hows and whys of what a Spiritual Director does.

Greetings!Back at it again with podcasts/podcasting, and I've decided on Buzzsprout. Let me know how the sound quality is. Thanks!