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The journey of my spirit got a jump start when I realized that my belief system needed an overhaul. I realized, by traveling for quite some time in the wrong direction, that my soul was part of a wonderful universe which was of my making. If I decided that today was going to be a crappy day, it usually was. I began to change my thinking. This started with what I believed to be the infinite power that provides the universe with all that we seek.

I had looked for all kinds of sustenance from many different sources. I always found myself alone and frustrated. Where was this love everyone talked about? I know I felt it once a long time ago. It was wonderful when it wasn’t terrible. I didn’t find it until I allowed the infinite power of the universe to be my supplier. It made sense. I had looked for love in places where a limited supply was to be found. When I directed my desires to the universe, I realized that this was the infinite source of all things and the best part is this realization is that I knew that I was part of it.

This meant that if I looked within, to that part of me that was of the infinite universe, I would find all that I needed. I realize now that I am a mirror of what I seek. I had to see the most beautiful part of myself in order to be happy with what I found elsewhere. It is when I changed how I looked at myself that I found infinite resources to use at my discretion.

I was still lost until I started to meditate. I got quiet, listened to nice music, and started to change. I started to see that I was having a hard time seeing beauty in the world because the waste products of my life were in the way. Can you imagine what your house would look like if you never cleaned it? I had some housecleaning to do.

I got rid of all of the feelings that were not serving me. I kept the joy and made it a foundation on which to build a new life. When I built on joy as a foundation for living, my vision became one of beauty. I no longer saw the ghosts of the life I had left behind. I saw good in everything. Even the most diabolical of all entities served a purpose—to motivate all that is good.  

I now have a rich and rewarding life. I am starting a business network of services that will promote joy, prosperity and abundance to those that find me. I started with a little project using my animation skills that tells the story of my life. My meditation DVD, Shining Spirit Meditations, is available on Amazon.com. Its children are there too. My meditation downloads offer a variety of journeys to help nourish the soul. I have continued posting daily thoughts, based on my life in paradise, Fort Lauderdale, on my Shining Spirit Meditation Facebook page. You can find them all under one roof at my website, Shining Spirit Meditation.

I am finding relationships that nourish my soul. I attract people that are kind, peaceful and wonderful. I do this by becoming the person that I would like to fall in love with. I am.

Thank you for reading this inspiring interview! ~Mali & Joe, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships (in paperback, ebook, and audio), 52 Prescriptions for Happiness, and the upcoming book The Soulmate Lover, and creators of Mantras for Making Love and Overcoming Jealousy

We met Diana through her love and support of Sjælevenner for livet, the Danish version of The Soulmate Experience. 

Tell us about a deep soul connection that you’ve experienced. I was out shopping and was looking at a product and could suddenly feel something in my energy field. I looked to the side I felt it come from, and saw a man who gave me the sweetest huge smile. I could quite simply not help smiling back. I got a good feeling throughout the body. I felt very at home in his company. We stood and talked for a while and while doing it I looked at his arms and thought there was something familiar about them. When I looked him in the eye something magical happened. His eyes were almost shining lights for a moment, and I got a strong sense of an angel. I think it was his soul that I could see. I have since found out that he is a soul mate whom I have been with for several lives. When I talk to him I am always so glad. He is a very sweet and lovely person that I am very happy to be in the soul family.

Describe one of the most soul-opening moments of your life. When I gave birth to my son, I had feelings I had not had before. I felt everything much stronger. The greeting cards, flowers and gifts that I got for my son’s birth—I was more happy and grateful and enjoyed them in a different and much better way then I would have before.

When do you feel your most soulful? When I help family and friends with the problems they may have. I love to help and find something that can help them. It can for instance be spiritual cleaning, healing stones or healing. When they report back that it has helped them, so I am happy and warm inside, and grateful that I have such abilities to help others.

Where have you felt the most in touch with your own soul? Lido de Jesolo in Italy. When I stand with my feet well dug into the sand and looking out over the sea and the fresh warm wind blowing around me, I feel so at home. It is said that salt draws toxins out of the body. I believe it because when I’ve been out to bathe in salt water, I always feel easy and relaxed. I love Italy. 

Who is one of the most soulful people you’ve ever known? Louise L. Hay. She is a happy and super-positive lady who loves to make people happy. The first spiritual book I bought was her You Can Heal Your Life. It has changed my life for the better. I have fibromyalgia and the book has helped me to see what the various symptoms of blockages to be dissolved. She has helped millions of people around the world with her books and positive affirmations. I love her positive way of being. As Louise L. Hay says, “You are never too old to learn something new.” As a 60-year-old she learned a new handwriting. When she was over 70 she began to paint.

What qualities do you feel a soulful relationship has? Being able to talk about things in a nice quiet way, and if you disagree you know well that the other person shows that you cannot see in yourself, then you have something to look at, and find out why react as they do. So you can then talk about what we disagreed on, and maybe laugh about it.

What do you feel your soul’s purpose is? To cure myself of fibromyalgia. To scatter light and love in the world and write spiritual children’s books.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? One should never be limited. You can do more than you expect. I have fibromyalgia and spent many hours on the couch because I cannot do anything because of the pain. Instead of being bitter about it, I used my imagination to write ideas for children’s books when I lay on the couch. I was wondering how should it ever become a book. I’m not good at spelling because I’m a little dyslexic so it all seemed overwhelming. One day my sister visited me and we talked about all my papers I had. Then she said that she could correct my writing and that my books do not have to be finished tomorrow. So when I had the energy to the work I bring it all into a book. It is now released. so even if something looks hopeless it can be done if you believe it.

I also have a very childish side. I love to fool around with my nieces and do fun things. I will not limit myself, for that is super fun.

Do you have a dream? Follow it. Anything is possible for those who believe.

Thank you for reading this inspiring interview! ~Mali & Joe, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships (in paperback, ebook, and audio), 52 Prescriptions for Happiness, and the upcoming book The Soulmate Lover, and creators of Mantras for Making Love and Overcoming Jealousy

Tell us about a deep soul connection that you’ve experienced. We know that our experience of life for the greater part is subconscious. We are only conscious of a small part of who we really are. The soul through our intuitive thinking allows us to be conscious while showing us how to be a human being in relationship to the natural world. Our first realization must be that all of us have connections at business, personal and spiritual levels throughout our lives, and no relationship is really insignificant. 

An instant life-changing and the deepest soul connection that I have ever experienced began with the birth of my two daughters, between 1980 and 1985. My feelings at that moment were just “out of this world”. I was amazed, flabbergasted, delighted, ecstatic, happy and tremendously thankful to the Lord. I felt every emotion under the sun, much more than my happy flying days at the Air Force College or the subsequent “jetting” across continents on banking and investment business. I felt complete euphoria both times as I held my daughters in my arms and whispered a prayer in their little soft ears. My heart cried out to the Lord in humbleness as I savoured my girls in my arms, just so emotional and just so in awe of them. There was instant bonding, profound unconditional love and a deep soul connection from day one, and which continues to this day. For me those five years were truly a deep soul connection experience and very formative.

What was one of the most soul-opening moments of your life? Every day of our lives we face “moments of truth” through our interaction with others. Such moments help to define us and shape us by giving others an opportunity to either form or change their impression of us. In so doing these moments can either create moments of magic or moments of misery. The moments I am talking about here have nothing to do with a marriage, divorce, lost relationship, or a soul mismatch. For me without doubt they range from understanding the teachings of the prophets, the great writers, benevolent leaders, mystics and philosophers both past and present, all of whom have provided meaning to my sense of inner happiness. So if John Keats suggests that our “soul is a work in progress” with all its “opposites and dualities” then my defining purpose in life is set to complete it, or as Thomas Moore puts it, “The whole world and all of life are nothing but the raw materials for soul-making”, then I shall constantly and continually strive to learn from every moment I encounter, given that my most soul-opening moments in life come from one-on-one interpersonal communication with various people that I come across on daily basis. I have gone through a 360 circle in life from being an international banker to an insolvency advisor helping the poor and struggling decent souls get rid of their debt burden that destroys all forms of relationships. The thousands of thank you letters and tearful hugs are the most soul-opening moments of my everyday life. 

When do you feel your most soulful? The entire Universe is continuously resonating with a vibrant energy of life, so it’s natural for a thankful heart to commune with God. Down on my knees in spiritual ecstasy, embracing solitude and silence, teaches me how to be humble and strong, which is the most “soulful experience” for me. Communicating with Nature helps to remind me of who I am at deeper level and what my place and purpose in the Universe is. The resonance I create for myself through both spoken and unspoken words and the power of positive thinking and affirmations all attract like-experiences and make me feel most soulful. 

Where in the world have you felt the most in touch with your own soul? Given that souls feed on inspiration, the two places which are special to me and inspire creativity and gratitude in me are the Benelux Nations, particularly Luxembourg which is nestled cozily between Belgium, France and Germany in Europe, and Banff in Alberta, Canada. These are also places where my daughters grew up. Connecting with people anywhere, enjoying, celebrating and loving people without any assumptions and judgments is what makes me feel most in touch with my own soul.

Who is one of the most soulful people you have ever known? By definition soulful people are creative people who have the ability to lift us, to touch us on mental and emotional level and bring out the best in us. Further, some soul mates are there for a lifetime while others are only for as long as our soul journey needs them. In everyday life there are always opportunities to honor both separateness and togetherness. The reality of life is such that not all soul mates are meant to be our intimate partners. 

In this context and without doubt the most soulful people in my life have been first and foremost my parents, my teachers, my peers, my friends, and my teachers. Only a soulful person has the power to attract a soul mate. Air Commodore Harry Catchpole, my Principal and Commandant at the Air Force School, was one such person who displayed semblance of the traits that make pedagogues great. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) in 1968, and in 1979, he was awarded C.B.E. for long and meritorious service in the cause of education. Truly he was a great person, a great educationist and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of humanity. Catchpole was the most generous benefactor of many institutions he had been associated with. He donated  hundreds of thousands to different institutions including Ipswich School, Suffolk, U.K., Cadet College Hasan Abdal in Pakistan Prince of Wales’ Royal Indian Military College, Dehra Dun in India and Abbottabad Public School & College and to Pakistan Air Force College, Sargodha, my alma mater. The following saying is very appropriate for this soulful man:

“Great Men and Great Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.”

Today he lies buried in the grounds of the Pakistan Army Cadet College Hasan Abdal, near the renowned Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul – Pakistan Army’s equivalent of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).

If Ralph Waldo Emerson is correct in saying that “Men are what mothers made them”, then the most shaping soulful person has got to be my mother! Mothers are the first real love of our lives and write a significant portion of our love map. My mother was influential in personal outlook, positive, cheerful and confident, and a truly inspiring soul who helped me to determine to a large extent how I feel about myself, how I relate to other women in my life, and why education was an important factor in ensuring future success.

“Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” (Psalm 127:4-5, NIV). A father’s powerful influence on sons has been told long before our modern sociological psychological studies. My father was a spiritual and soulful man very involved and caring father who helped shape my emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual and cognitive growth.

What qualities do you feel a soulful relationship has? The first determinant of a soulful relationship is the mindset towards a relationship. To me a soulful relationship has to be inspirational and transformational, and both of these have to move in unison and synchronicity. The gravitation towards another soul is not always easy to explain; it is an instant chemistry, a meeting of mind, the heart, the body and soul on the highest levels. Sustainable Soulful relationships give and respect personal space while bringing out the best in the partner through shared passions, visions and dreams. Soulful relationship knows and completely understands that where there is potential for the greatest love there is also the potential for the greatest pain. Soul mate relationships include both love and pain associated with intimacy. Soulful relationship recognizes the uniqueness of each individual involved in relationship which must compliment and compromise at times rather than compete, compare, and control all the time. Soulful relationship must recognize as well that neither individual is perfect or ever will be. Soulful relationship recognizes the fact that (a) we are fundamentally interconnected even though we may be independent souls; (b) that we are interdependent on each other at a higher consciousness; and (c) no relationship is insignificant in our lives. In a healthy soulful relationship there has to be separation of the illusion from reality while showing us that all of us are reflection of each other, tiny parts of the cosmic plan.

“To be a soulful person means to go against all the pervasive, prove-yourself values of our culture and instead treasure what is unique and internal and valuable in yourself and your own personal evolution”. —Jean Shinoda Bolen

What do you feel your soul’s purpose is? The function of the Soul is to guide and direct the body and mind consciousness, the ego, into a path of life that allows for the spirit to best express itself. Spirit prompts and propels the Soul as to the direction it needs to take. The natural impelling drive of the Soul is towards change, movement and growth in tune with the Spirit’s desire. My soul has two purposes – external and internal. The external driving purpose of my soul is to try and help free others from their negative feelings and attitudes so they can live their life fully. The internal purpose of my soul is to guide me towards inner peace and acceptance to sustain me through all the changes and transformation, and above all to inspire me to be a human first and foremost.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? First, thanks for featuring me as a Man of Soul in “Soulmate Experience”. Second, your book, The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships, is truly magical, inspirational and transformational. It is filled with sound advice about love, inspiration, and promise of an intimate soul-mate relationship that many will find useful, practical and easy to translate into their own lives. Clearly, the belief in soul mates (romantic destiny) is pervasive.  The majority of people hold tight to the idea of romantic destiny as compared to relationship growth.

All challenges build character and as we journey through life, life itself teaches us very valuable lessons. There comes a point in time when we forget who we truly are, and often fail to create and sustain a relationship on emotional, intellectual, sexual, and spiritual levels. Your inspirational insight addresses these in a superb easy manner, and makes each of us feel more loving and compassionate toward ourselves, and thus more connected to those around us. Thanks to your painstaking research, the next time we talk of finding a soul-mate, we will take a look at the person or people we are closest too. They could well be are our soul mates in life’s journey.

Syed Hussain is an International Banker, Strategic Management Consultant, and a Financial Intelligence Analyst with interest in International Relations and History. He is a freelance writer for Newsvine and writes under his pen-name of Tojonasmann on subjects of Change, Culture, Love, Romance, Self-Improvement, and War. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter (@syedn_hussain).

Thank you for reading this inspiring interview! ~Mali & Joe, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships (in paperback, ebook, and audio), 52 Prescriptions for Happiness, and the upcoming book The Soulmate Lover, and creators of Mantras for Making Love and Overcoming Jealousy

Tamara Hanson is an author, mother, yoga lover, and deliberate creator. When she isn’t hanging with her kids, she’s usually loitering at a local tea house sipping chai latte and writing. Visit her website at www.tamarahanson.ca.

Trevor and I knew each other since 1975 when we first met at elementary school and then attended high school together.

However, it wasn’t until 2010 that we really got to know each other when we reconnected on Facebook. At the time, he was living in a different city, so most of our socializing was done online. In 2011, Trevor had asked me to partner with him in administrating a positivity Facebook page. Out of all of the people he had thought about partnering with, I was the only one who stuck out for him.

As the positivity page grew, we grew together; and, it wasn’t long before I realized that he was my best friend, the person that I could turn to, talk to, open up to, and feel absolutely comfortable with. When he had something exciting or interesting to share, I would be the first one he would talk to. If I needed to vent, he was the one I would go to first.

From that point, it didn’t take us long to realize that we had deeper feelings for one another. There was an undeniable connection; an energy between the two of us that we both had never felt before. And, once those feelings were out in the open, and we were no longer hiding behind our computers, everything started to fall into place.

You have to understand, I have had no desire to get married. I never wanted to get married to the father of my children, and we were together for 13 years. I’m also not much of a risk taker; I like to mull things over and over before making a decision.

But, when Trevor proposed to me one month after we expressed our love for each other, there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that I wanted to be with him. It was the next logical step for us.

Our relationship was virtually effortless. We were friends, lovers, and partners. We supported each other in every aspect of our lives. We loved each other fully. There were no questions; there was no wondering, or doubting. We could sense each other’s energies; we knew what the other was feeling and thinking. We knew when the other one was having a rotten day even before verbally communicating it. We were in complete synch with each other, and neither of us had experienced anything like it before. The connection was amazing on every level!

That’s not to say we didn’t have disagreements; we are human. But, the communication was always there and disagreements dissolved as quickly as they came.

Together, we believed that we could inspire the world. We would talk often about what we could do to help others see their worthiness. We had come up with book and website ideas that would motivate and enlighten people to come to full realization of who they are. We were a perfect balance.

We were planning our wedding and honeymoon on the Island of Capri because that is where we realized we spent a past life together. We knew we had to experience the island again. Unfortunately, that day never came.

On February 14, 2012, my love transitioned to the non-physical. Really bad timing on his part! I had felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest, and, for months, I wondered if I would ever be happy again. But, as my incredible sadness began to lift, I began to see the perfection of it. I may have lost my love in a physical sense, but, at an infinite level, our love is forever.

Many people have asked me how I was able to cope and how did I make it through the first year. The first thing was family and friends. I was surrounded by so many loving people—I cannot express enough gratitude for how wonderful everyone has been! The other thing that has carried me through is my belief system. Trevor had said to me that we would always be together, even in death. I believe that he is still with me. I can feel him and I know that he is here whenever I need him. Driving to work, I will suddenly feel his love surround me. Or, at yoga where I have heard him say, “Thank you for loving me.” On one occasion, I asked him to show me a sign that he was with me and loves me; the moment I turned a corner, a very dirty truck was in front of me with the words printed clearly in the mud, “I love you forever.”

At times, I feel robbed of not being able to grow old together—we had so many plans. But, I now see that he had a purpose in my life, as I did in his. I believe he showed me what it’s like to be truly loved and respected. He showed me that I should never settle; that my partner should not only be a lover, but a friend, a cheerleader, and a support network. Knowing what I know now, I would do it all over again with him in a heartbeat. He had brought out my happiness, creativity, and passion—things that had been dormant for a very long time.

Here is the thing: nothing is coincidence, the Universe is always working perfectly, and it can plan our lives better than we can.

I constantly see people struggling in their relationships… and I used to be one of them. Not moving forward, frustration, anger, resentment, hurt, confusion. Neither one getting what they want from the other. I know what it’s like to be in a relationship and unhappy and you’ve tried to make it work. I would never go back to that.

I have been in situations where I’ve held out hope that the other person just might realize how great we are together. I was so wrong.  When Trevor came along, everything was so easy and natural. Trevor had said to me one time that our relationship makes all of our past relationships look like practice.

I would hope that my story would help people to not accept a mediocre relationship. Realize that you are worthy and deserving of an amazing love! Everyone deserves a relationship based on love, respect, kindness, passion, support, partnership, and friendship. You are giving that person your heart; if they cannot give your heart the TLC it needs, they do not deserve to be in your life.

Also, get to really know yourself. Love yourself first and foremost, and become your own best friend. When you are able to do this, you can easily give your love to another.

When you do find someone that meshes with you, you will feel how easily it can flow. It will be like two beautiful flowers swaying together in a soft summer’s breeze.

Trevor’s love for me has shown me what it means to be truly loved. Because of this gift, I am open to receiving my next soulmate. I know there is another one out there for me. I know Trevor wants me to be happy and I believe he will have a hand in bringing me someone worthy enough to be with me. Every single day I am grateful for what he has given me; I am a better woman for it.

Thank you for reading this inspiring interview! ~Mali & Joe, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships (in paperback, ebook, and audio), 52 Prescriptions for Happiness, and the upcoming book The Soulmate Lover, and creators of Mantras for Making Love and Overcoming Jealousy

Tell us about a deep soul connection that you’ve experienced. It was a connection and feeling like I’ve never experienced. It was “other worldly.” I went home to attend a high school reunion of sorts. I walked through the door and reconnected with an old friend and the rest is history. Mickey and I were friends since 4th grade. We never dated and there was a 25+ year time period in which we didn’t speak or know what happened to each other. During the party we gravitated towards each other and shared memories and talked about our lives since high school. There was definitely something churning between us.

We left the party without exchanging phone numbers. Thank goodness for laptops, wifi, and Facebook. I awoke the next day with a message from him asking me to spend the day with him. I happily agreed and off we went on a date that lasted 19 hours!

During the last part of the date, we just sat face to face reminiscing, both starting to feel something we never expected. The hour was quite late, so we lay down, face to face, continuing to share about our lives and just being in the moment. And that’s when it all began. A swirling of energy overtook us. It was palpable. It catapulted us into another dimension. I have to mention that nothing “physical” was going on; just the two of us lying, fully clothed, on our sides looking at each other enveloped by an energy field that had us both in awe. During this moment, at the same time, in the same breath, we spoke the words, “I found you.” In that moment we both knew that we would be spending the rest of our lives with each other.

What was one of the most soul-opening moments of your life? Though I’ve spent most of my life performing on stage staring out into the crowd with poise and confidence, I was never comfortable looking people in the eye in the “real world.” I would look up, down, left, and right, averting any eye contact. Self-confidence was never anywhere to be found.

In 1996 that all transformed! It was during a weekend life transformational workshop called the The Landmark Forum that I had the most soul-opening experience of my life. It was during an exercise called “Being With” and what do you know, it was all about standing toe to toe with another looking into each other’s eye without speaking a word. I have never been so scared and I have never cried so much in my entire life. Throughout the exercise I sat with the most amazing human beings opening the windows of our souls and by the end, I was able to “BE WITH” another human being: vulnerable, confident, and FREE!

When do you feel your most soulful? Music and dance feed my soul, so when I’m out dancing the night away, taking a dance class, or performing for an audience, I feel the most soulful.

Where have you felt the most in touch with your own soul? I feel the most in touch with my soul in nature. It can be hiking a trail, paddling a kayak, balancing on a paddleboard, lying under a canopy of trees, climbing a tree, splashing my feet in the water, strolling the shoreline, gazing at the moon, and watching the sun rise and set anywhere in the world.

Who is one of the most soulful people you know? My soul sister Gabriela. Our connection transcends time. She takes the time to nurture her soul and is lovingly attuned to her mind, body, and spirit: a radiant beacon of light that illuminates a path of compassion, aliveness, and joy. Her laughter is contagious. The world shines bright because of Gabriela’s passion and love of life.

What qualities do you feel a soulful relationship has? I believe that a soulful relationship is a commitment to live consciously with each other. Acceptance, compassion, and patience are practiced on a daily basis. Both partners feel safe and that they are heard. It’s all about fun, ease, and play. A soulful relationship is one where there is eagerness and willingness to cross the bridge into each other’s world and to nurture the space between.

What do you feel your soul’s purpose is? My soul’s purpose is to make positive impact in the world. I’m called to make a difference through the healing arts, dance, and relationship education. This quote by Deepak Chopra speaks volumes to me:

“I am here to serve. I am here to inspire. I am here to love. I am here to live my truth.”

Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? I am moved by you wanting to feature me on your website. Thank YOU for this opportunity to give my soul a voice. On my soul journey I have traversed many diverse terrains from the rockiest and most treacherous to the calmest and deeply serene. I have grown exponentially along the way and have found such peace. I have learned to listen to my soul’s voice and it has made all the difference in the world.

I would also like to share my website, blog, and Facebook pages with you:
Website: www.yourinnerspace.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourinnerspace
Blog: www.inspiredrelationshipsblog.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiredrelationships

Thank you for reading this inspiring interview! ~Mali & Joe, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships (in paperback, ebook, and audio), the upcoming books 52 Prescriptions for Happiness and The Soulmate Lover, and creators of Mantras for Making Love and Overcoming Jealousy

Kellie is a prolific writer of contemporary romance novels.

Tell us about a deep soul connection that you’ve experienced. Shortly after my divorce, I met a new friend and there was a moment when we each revealed something about ourselves to the other, and I remember the sensation akin to my soul sighing, and saying, “Oh, I don’t feel alone anymore.” It was a profound moment in a time I needed to feel that connection to someone, and it was very healing to my heart and soul.

When do you feel your most soulful? When I’m planting flowers in my gardens or tending to the weeding. I like to feel the dirt in my hands, the sun on my back and a warm breeze on my face. Sometimes I’ll practice yoga out in my yard with the grass between my toes. I feel so connected to Mother Earth at these times and it re-energizes me on a very deep level.