Hello dear one,
Have you recently been feeling scattered and anxious, overwhelmed and restless, needing a place to process the current firehose of news, content, thoughts and feelings?
Welcome, Tales of a Wayward Yogini is that place.
Take a breath, relax and let me tell you briefly about Tales.
Here, we won’t tune it all out, but we’ll still soothe the overwhelm. We won’t pretend injustices don’t exist; instead we’ll steady our anger with gentle, provocative essays which guide us back into our shared humanity, time and time again.
You might ask, who am I and why the title wayward yogini?
First and foremost, I am a ridiculously happy wife, mother of two and soon to be grandmother. And to be clear, I’ve worked hard over the years for that happiness.
I am also a certified yoga instructor and author of Lessons of a Wayward Yogini. In earlier chapters of my life, I served for over ten years as a peer counselor in a therapy group and owned and operated a small landscaping company for fifteen years. Nature has been one of my greatest teachers and I incorporate those lessons in my posts.
I’ve deliberately chosen the adjective “wayward” to remind us that the path is not always straight and narrow. More times than not, it is one step forward, two steps back, a mad dash, and then the occasional left turn down a dead-end road.
But in the end, we have the power to arrive at our desired destination.
What’s on the menu?
Every Monday I publish my morning cup of thoughts, a few moments to check in with one another as we begin the week. We might celebrate something happening in the world, or take a few deep breaths together. And often I’ll share something simple like the nature right out my window. These short posts and their comment sections offer connection and encouragement.
Every other week, The Friday Post will arrive in your inbox. These are deeper dives into life, and by far my favorite stories to write. The topics, like life, will vary.
Every other month, I also publish The Final Friday Roundup full of personal anecdotes, favorite foods, books, movies, etc., and a general catch up on how we are all feeling in the chaos of our times. These are exclusively for paid subscribers as a thank-you for helping me achieve my dream of creating an income stream from my writing. My mother lived to be 99. If my math skills serve me right, I possibly have another 30 years on this planet. Good grief, Charlie Brown.
I hope you’ll join me here.
Sue Ferrera's a delight. Her writing is warm, compassionate, and generous. A humble and honest voice, with a clear view of balance and kindness.
-Nan Tepper The Next Write Thing
I look forward to Sue's gentle thoughts and observations in my inbox each week. She is calm in the chaos.
- Jen Zug Pretend You're Good At It
Sue tells inspiring stories and brings us lessons from the life around us. She may make us laugh or cry, but she always reminds us of the preciousness of life.
-Joyce Wycoff Voices of the Hopeful
A few examples of my work.
Wedding day dreams
I have too much to share about the last few weeks in one post. I’d lose you early on. I will divide up my stories. Give a listen to Daniela’s beautiful performance of La Vie En Rose to set the tone.
Falalala
As this year nears an end, I am reluctant to release the holidays and move into 2025. As Christmases go, this one was quiet for us. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the days before and after Christmas more tha…
