Hopeful Hippies6 days ago2 minComing HomeIn the world of Covid-19, I am literally home. It’s incredibly annoying. I miss my live yoga peeps. I miss small chit chat in the grocery...
Hopeful Hippies6 days ago2 minThe Magic of Marginal GainsGuest Blogger, Shawna Bohn, is a friend and former colleague who has also endured her own joint issues. She was so gracious to share her...
Hopeful HippiesJan 105 minRise: Alison Tonks, Patient and Psychologist"Oh, ye of so little faith Don't doubt it, don't doubt it Victory is in my veins I know it, I know it And I will not negotiate I’ll fight...
Hopeful HippiesJan 92 minThe Message of My Broken Glass There is always something to learn from something! That is how I feel. Some little message. Broken glass is the gift that keeps giving. S...
Hopeful HippiesJan 12 minWelcome to Flight 2021!Came across a memo about Flight 2021 on Facebook and thought, "Yes! This last year has been filled with rough takeoffs and landings and m...
Hopeful HippiesDec 31, 20202 minFears and CheersI don’t know where today’s post is taking me. I do know that there is worry and fear. There is that regular built-in day to day worry. Am...
Hopeful HippiesDec 20, 20201 minResource: Curable's Holiday Mini-Breaks For Those With PainHey, all, I wanted to share this resource with you that can help you frame your pain in a more manageable way. This Hopeful Hippie know...
Hopeful HippiesDec 20, 20202 minWordsOh my gosh! I have been transported to the innocence of a thirteen-year-old where FAI and hip arthroscopy were not even in my vocabulary....
Hopeful HippiesDec 6, 20202 minWhen Will I LearnMusic as mantra soothes my soul and I hope yours too. It also boosts my positive self-talk which changes the landscape as I journey to t...
Hopeful HippiesDec 5, 20202 minShift HappensAs a former high school teacher, I always encouraged my students to get their thoughts down on paper. It did not matter if it was a mess....
Hopeful HippiesNov 29, 20205 minAn Interview: Wreck It AndrewSo, for those of you who don't know the story of Wreck It Ralph. Let me tell you a bit about his character in relationship to Andrew. W...
Hopeful HippiesNov 28, 20203 minPracticing CourageIt has been ten months since I've been to a yoga studio and I desperately miss it. I miss the synchronicity of breath, shared experience....
Hopeful HippiesNov 23, 20201 minA ReminderThis week, in the U.S., there is a focus on gratitude. I find it a bit frustrating. Gratitude should have no boundaries. Gratitude sho...
Hopeful HippiesNov 21, 20202 minHow You Doing?There are just some days that look up – everything will be okay. And there are other days where you start your day waking up startled fro...
Hopeful HippiesNov 15, 20202 minMind and BodyThis morning I had the most glorious awakening. I rolled over and saw the sun streaming through my windows and jumped out of bed thinkin...
Hopeful HippiesNov 14, 20202 minLet It BreatheThere is always the possibility for good nutrition for my mind and body when I make time for it. Meal planning for my belly always takes...
Hopeful HippiesNov 8, 20202 minPuns Of SteelWell, with the fact that I’m into this hip journey with six hip surgeries, I certainly don’t (and will never) have buns of steel, but I f...
Hopeful HippiesNov 1, 20202 minDifferencesDifferences have to be celebrated and understood. We don't all have the same past experiences, the same personality traits or the same me...
Hopeful HippiesNov 1, 20203 minResearch from the UKAbout a year ago, I interviewed Mr. Rishi Chana, hip preservationist, from the UK about his thoughts about hip preservation. He was work...
Hopeful HippiesOct 24, 20202 minWho Are You Called to Be?As a school administrator, I consistently try to focus on my student’s strengths. The celebration of strengths is so hugely important for...