Body Poetry

I am a mom, a friend, a yoga instructor, a breast cancer survivor, a positive body image advocate, and I love to write.

[cathleenreid]

Meditation with Cat this morning at 9am! Cat: Why start your day with meditation? It helps to clear your mind of the junk from yesterday and gives you a fresh start for the day. #getonthematwithcat #meditatedaily #meditation #start #.

[cathleenreid]

Reading

[cathleenreid]

Today I talked to my classes about our dreams. It is so easy to decide you are too late or too old or too “something“ to focus on and pursue your dreams. I think as long as I am breathing I will work towards one of my dreams. I can’t imagine not.... #dreams #happiness #joy #writing #tennessee #writersofinstagram (at Oak Ridge, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK65Rlh1II/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16hligm1wd4z

[cathleenreid]

I needed to get a professional headshot to go on the book jacket of my soon to be released memoir. I take pictures. I am in pictures. I am comfortable with that, as long as I’m doing a yoga pose and/or I’m in charge. I messaged Stacy and asked her if she would take my professional picture. She did the yoga pictures for us for studio website. I knew she had a great day and was a wonderful photographer. I started thinking about what I would wear...what would help me feel confident. I knew it would be black. The day of the shoot, I got dressed and decided to trust. I’m glad I did. Stacy instantly made me feel comfortable. I still did the weird thing with my eyebrows that happens when I overthink pictures. It didn’t happen too often though or, maybe she deleted those. 😀 I am thrilled with how the pictures turned out. I wanted to look like a friend. I wanted to look like someone who cares. I wanted to look like me. @stacyspriggs #photography #stacyspriggsphotography #memoir #confidence #strong #writing (at Oak Ridge, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqiDu5hAG1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r7sukm3msyyt

[cathleenreid]

Hahahahaha!!! @edwardkahnmd just showed me this cartoon from the New Yorker! Me in the outdoors! I think I need a bubble around me when the mosquitoes are out in full force and it’s hot! @newyorkermag #positivevibes #hatebugsinmyeyes #naturelover #writing #newauthor #joy #laughter (at Oak Ridge, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnd1yUNFi_i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kot6t6xqghei

[cathleenreid]

Please share! Most of you know how important I feel mammograms are, my breast cancer would not have been found as early without it! I am so pleased that any money we raise stays in the Upper Cumberland region to provide mammograms for those in need! Love and Hugs! Cat **if you can’t wait it to class you can still donate. You can drop by the studio, mail a donation in or donate online. I will get more details soon! http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/news/lifestyles/glowga-experience-to-raise-funds-for-breast-cancer-awareness-research/article_752b164c-b143-11e8-a195-7f5b52a2cbca.html (at CatFit Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnYy2AflbnM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nnnt01p1rvak

[cathleenreid]

It amazes me how often we focus on the disappointments in our lives more than we focus on the joy. I hope for everyone if you had a list of joys and a list of disappointments your joys would be far longer than the disappointments. When I look back at the disappointments in my life… More often than not, Joy grew out of those disappointments. What were your first three moments of joy this morning? Mine: waking up looking into the eyes of my husband, hearing the laughter of children waiting for the school bus and laughing at a text thread from my friends! #joy #momentsofjoy #positivevibes #knoxville #oakridge #newauthor #writing #gratitude (at Oak Ridge, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWTsIEFGJt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pheg80zvkn8d

[cathleenreid]

I trimmed my lavender bush at the front door today and made a wild arrangement for the kitchen. Smells so good! #lavender #aromatherapy #tennesseewriters #writing #joy #positivevibes #happiness #breastcancersurvivor #knoxville #oakridge https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGubGBFkoq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tzanx20zbxg9

[cathleenreid]

Hahaha! My hair looks like a crazy wig! It was fun playing before class today! #yoga #joy #happy #writing #catfityoga #creative #creativelife

[cathleenreid]

Laughing is one of my favorite things! I think @sgreen1990 is one of the best laughing buddies and #mydaughter #laughter #smiles#joy #happiness #writer #livelife

[cathleenreid]

Flipping upside down always grounds me! I was talking to a client about strategies to help you focus and stay grounded when life gets busy. Some of the things I find helpful are yoga, laughing, taking a walk and flipping #upsidedown . She told me she would try all of these except the inversion...her thoughts were a headstand would most definitely ground her and break a bone! #yoga #stressreliever #writing #headstand Double tap if you find yoga a great stress reliever! 😉

[cathleenreid]

I’m being mushy...#write #writing #poetsofinstagram #poetry #quotes #love #magic

[cathleenreid]

I am entranced ... @kristinhannahauthor is a wonderful #storyteller I have started listening to audible books so I can get more reading done on my drive to work each day. I have previously read one other book by this author, “the Nightingale” and loved it. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about listening to this book. This incredible story has sucked me in and is holding me tight! #reader #writer #lovelife #kristenhannahbooks #writingandreadinglife

[cathleenreid]

Having coffee this morning with the cute little hummingbirds! #coffee #humingbird #naturelovers #yoga #writer #writing

[cathleenreid]

Love the bathroom signs at the #bergennorway airport! 😂🇳🇴😀#scandinavia #writer #travelholic #traveller #lovelife (at Bergen, Hordaland)

[cathleenreid]

Norwegian trolls are everywhere! #trolls #norwegiantroll #plentytowriteabout #joy #writerscommunity

[cathleenreid]

My first glimpse of #oslo #norway #dreamcometrue #lovelivinglife (at Oslo, Norway)