The Random Yogi

25/08/2024

I watched Bad Faith, a great documentary, this Sunday morning. I highly recommend it — especially to all Americans who claim Christ. Watch it before the election. I also believe every American has a moral & social responsibility to read Oath & Honor by Liz Cheney before the election. It ought to be required reading in all schools so that we might better understand the Constitution. Two other books I recommend during this election cycle are: Poverty by America and How Democracies Die. If we could raise the standard of living for the poor in our country and start treating addiction as a medical issue instead of a crime, my job security as a criminal defense lawyer would be in grave danger… and I’d be fine with that.

25/07/2024

01/05/2024

You have the right to remain silent — use it!!!

08/04/2024

08/04/2024

31/03/2024

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

20/03/2024

02/03/2024

18/12/2023

This is an article from the Dec 18, 2023 New Yorker magazine. I’m begging everyone to read it & learn about one of the most unfair laws that the civilized world — except for America — has abolished. It’s still very much alive (unfortunately) in “the land of the free.” If you have the Libby library app (free), Houston Library gives all Texans a free online card and The New Yorker (and other magazines) is free to read there. (Similar things are available in all States.)

04/11/2023

04/03/2023

It’s finally here!!! This is book 2 of the series & signed by the author. Can’t wait for the audiobook next month and for book 3 in July which can be pre-ordered through B&N now!!! is a brilliant young author!!! I don’t even like fantasy books normally, but I’m addicted and can’t wait to find out what will happen next for Nox & Amaris! (Nox is my absolute favorite 💖)

19/01/2023

This month’s guided meditation is out! It’s a 7 minute meditation about gratitude. I hope you enjoy it!

09/01/2023

Here's my TikTok live with Janet the Cursing Counselor after my interview with her aired on 1/2/23. Enjoy it and join me on Tuesday nights at 8pm Central on TikTok for a live discussing that week's podcast topic.

Official Post from The Random Yogi

13/12/2022

A gentle reminder about why you are utterly exhausted…

No one I know began this year on a full tank. Given the vicious onslaught of the previous two years (let’s just call it what it was) most of us dragged ourselves across the finish line of 2021… frazzled, spent, running on aged adrenaline fumes…

We crawled into 2022 still carrying shock, trauma, grief, heaviness, disbelief… The memories of a surreal existence…
And then it began… The fastest hurricane year we could ever have imagined. Whether we have consciously processed it or not, this has been a year of more pressure, more stress, and a race to “catch up” in all departments… Every. Single. One. Work, school, sports, relationships, life…

Though not intentionally aware, perhaps hopeful that the busier we are, the more readily we will forget… the more easily we will undo the emotional tangle… the more permanently we will wipe away the scarring wounds…
We can’t.

And attempts to re-create some semblance of “normal” on steroids while disregarding that for almost two years our sympathetic nervous systems were on full alert, has left our collective mental health in tatters. Our children and teens are not exempt. The natural byproduct of fighting a hurricane is complete and utter exhaustion…

So before you begin questioning the absolutely depleted and wrung-dry state you are in- Pause. Breathe. Remind yourself of who you are and what you have endured. And then remind yourself of what you have overcome.
Despite it all, you’re still going. (Even on the days you stumble and find yourself face down in a pile of dirt).
Understanding brings compassion…

Most of the world’s citizens are in need of a little extra TLC at the moment. Most are donning invisible “Handle with care” posters around their necks and “Fragile” tattoos on their bodies…
Instead of racing to the finish line of this year, tread gently. Go slowly.

Amidst the chaos, find small pockets of silence. Find compassion. Allow the healing. And most of all… Be kind. There’s no human being on earth who couldn’t use just a little bit more of the healing salve of kindness.

With love ♥️

Naomi Holdt - Psychologist and Speaker

www.raisingvibrations.com.au

11/12/2022

Words matter

04/12/2022

Year end review of 2022

27/11/2022

Set your intention for the new year!

23/11/2022

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Kristina Karst’s interview will air in January!

20/11/2022

Just for fun 🤣