by Jeni Martinez | Feb 6, 2025 | Kindness, Peace, Politics, Racism, Yoga
Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican Bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. I had the opportunity to hear him speak years ago and remember him telling the huge crowd, “I read the paper every morning, so...
by Jeni Martinez | Mar 3, 2022 | American Yogi in Spain, Americans in Gijon, Ex-pats in Spain, Family, Food, Life and Death, Love, Peace, Politics, Spain, Travel
There’s always more to see here. When we get lulled into thinking we have some sort of routine and know what to expect, we discover a new tradition or a new food. Last week was no different. Called Antroxu (pronounced An-tro-shoe) in the Asturian language, we...
by Jeni Martinez | Jan 7, 2021 | Dogs, Downsizing, Family, Letting Go, Politics, Retirement, Spain, Travel
Given the current political climate, you probably assumed this blog was about President You-Know-Who when you read the title. In actuality, it is about letting go. While, I’m definitely ready to let go of the current administration, and welcome in the new,...
by Jeni Martinez | Jun 7, 2020 | Bigotry, Family, Kindness, Life and Death, Peace, Politics, Racism, Religion
“He died for our sins.” In spite of being raised as a minister’s daughter, I could not fathom what that statement really meant. It never felt relevant to my life. Until now. George Floyd died for our sins. He died for our sins of racism, bigotry, and...
by Jeni Martinez | May 30, 2020 | Family, Kindness, Life and Death, Peace, Politics
We are witnessing protests that have morphed into riots from coast to coast. The predictable result of a trifecta of unemployment, fear and oppression, aggravated by three months of isolation and uncertainty due to the pandemic. The horrific video of George...
by Jeni Martinez | Aug 7, 2019 | Kindness, Politics, Yoga
After the news of two mass shootings over the weekend, I arrived at my Gentle Yoga class Monday morning asking myself, “How does my yoga practice inform my response to these tragedies? What could I share with my students that would make them feel less powerless...
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