Recently I have been working with a yoga instructor on improving my posture. When she invites me to stretch my hamstrings, or lean into a pose, it feels as if those muscles are more alive. We are not talking about pull ups, or lifting weights, folks. Simply sending intention and movement to my thighs, and shoulder blades is enough to increase the blood flow. I don't even break a sweat. 

Next week is the marriage conference. It is one way of bringing attention, and a good stretch to our relationships. There will be a conversation led by an idealistic college woman about dating. It sounds like a way for girls who may feel stuck to gain inner strength. Another workshop is about the balance of two people working, and raising kids. Bringing attention and compassion to that struggle will probably increase the flexibility around what can be a gymnastic feat. One workshop is about the dynamic between introverts and extroverts. That difference shows up for many people, married, or otherwise trying to live under the same roof. John's and my workshop is simply about laughing, which is a great way to limber up any relationship. 

My prayer, and I do offer it up with a full and beating heart, is to help everyone who comes to feel a little more alive. 

Maybe even break out of the boxes that no longer serve them.