The Mindful Pathway

09/02/2025

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08/20/2025

Since I hit my forties, life has begun to feel hazy. Grief, burnout, anxiety, and hormones have all conspired, welling up into a fog that clouds my vision. Writing Through the Fog is a space where words cut through that mist. Here, you’ll find raw reflections, poetry, and storytelling—where all of you are always welcome.

My writing is for anyone navigating uncertainty, craving clarity, or searching for the beauty in becoming. Each piece is a lantern held up in the dark—gentle, honest, and real.

Subscribe if you want writing that doesn’t just fill your inbox, but meets you where you are—and reminds you you’re not walking through the fog alone. Posts will begin the first week of September. Link in comments.

08/17/2025

Re-discover the power of stillness. In this meditation class, I will guide you in practices to quiet your mind, reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and cultivate a deep sense of peace that carries into your everyday life. Whether new to meditation or seeking to deepen your practice, this is your space to breathe, rest, and restore.

Monday Meditation classes start back next week on January 6th.

Join instructor Sarah Klapprodt and take a moment from your day to relax, release stress and tension, center your mind, and ground yourself in the present moment. Meditation leads to lower stress and cortisol levels, greater peace, and a more centered life. Throughout this class, we will explore several types of meditation to help you discover the best method for meeting your needs.

Chairs will be available; if you prefer to lie down or sit on the floor, please bring any necessary props to help you feel comfortable.

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08/13/2025

I am not perfect. None of us is. No matter how hard we try, we always fall short. I am shifting my focus from being perfect to being present. I want to feel my emotions, not hide from them. I put one foot in front of the other on the hard days, and I am grateful for every step forward. I own my mistakes and face my fears. This shift didn't happen overnight; it was born, painfully, through long, dark months that brought me to my knees—in prayer. Through God's grace, my life, my mindset, and my body are finally changing for the better. We all have our bottom, and I have hit mine. There's nowhere to go now, but up. If you're interested in starting your journey to wellness, follow this page and stay tuned. I'm working on what God is calling me to do. In the meantime, enjoy this prayer. Take a screenshot of it and make it your wallpaper on your phone. Read it every day. God is with you, always. You are never alone. You are always loved. You have always been enough. Peace & Love to you, friends❤️

07/22/2025

Join me Mondays at the Waxhaw Recreation Barn!😊❤️

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Inclusive Yoga for Every Body

Join us for our Inclusive Yoga Program, specially designed for adults of all abilities! Whether you're brand new to yoga or have years of practice, this class offers a welcoming, adaptive space where everyone can move, stretch, breathe, and thrive at their own pace.

💚 All bodies. All levels. All welcome.
📍 Waxhaw Recreation Barn
📅 Mondays, 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📞 Register or learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03x3N7x0 or give us a call at 704-843-2195 x216!

Let’s build strength, flexibility, and community—together.

06/10/2025

Your peace matters! It’s so easy to let habits rule our lives—getting stuck in specific genres, always expecting negative outcomes, poisoning our minds with content designed to kickstart anxiety, separate, and divide. Our minds can be beautiful places if we cultivate healthy mindsets. Just for this week, try replacing doom scrolling with a walk in nature. Read a book. Listen to music that puts a smile on your face. Laugh. Love. Take the stairs. Make art. Sit quietly and talk with God. Take a page from George Costanza on Seinfeld and do the exact opposite of what you usually do. Shaking things up creates new neural pathways, which lead to decreased anxiety, increased creativity, and more feelings of calm and contentment. Your peace is within your power! Be well! “The Journal” available on Mazon, link in bio. ❤️ # nervousystemregulation

05/29/2025

How many of you read “Be Still” and started to panic? A year ago, simply reading those words would send me into a tailspin with a deluge of negative, catastrophizing thoughts hijacking my brain. I would create imaginary scenarios, giving other people power over my peace. Am I perfectly relaxed now? No, not at all. But I notice my body’s cues that something is wrong and handle it calmly. When I used to meditate before, I convinced myself that I was naming my thoughts and releasing them like clouds floating by—but in reality, I was creating a list of negative thoughts that would weigh heavy on my chest, stifling my energy. How can I now read the words “Be Still” and have peace, not panic? By slowly getting used to my body again. By allowing myself to feel my emotions and experience the sensations of my environment without automatically blocking them and numbing them out. Comment “Be Still,” and I will send you three ways to be present and regulate your nervous system. Be well❤️

05/28/2025

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Start your week with clarity, calm, and balance. Join us every Monday for a calming and centering meditation class that will help you set positive intentions for the week ahead.

Whether you're new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, our class is designed to guide you into a peaceful state and recharge your mind, body, and spirit.

🗓 When: Every Monday
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
📍 Where: Waxhaw Recreation Barn

Sign up now and set the tone for a mindful and meaningful week! Visit https://hubs.li/Q039b94K0 to register.

05/28/2025

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Inclusive Yoga for All Abilities!

We believe yoga is for everyone, no matter your ability! Join us for our Inclusive Yoga Classes on Monday afternoons at the Waxhaw Recreation Barn.

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05/28/2025

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Join us at the Waxhaw Recreation Barn on Mondays at 10am for our Mini and Me Yoga class! This is for parents and children ages 3 and up! No experience required - this is open to all levels.

Pre-register today to reserve your spot!

04/18/2025

Hello Friends! If you’ve taken a class or been to one of my sessions, please leave a rating and review! I have two wonderful reviews but no ratings🙏

04/18/2025

“My heart for thirty pieces of silver. A life undone with a kiss.” Today marks the last day of Jesus’s life in human form. He knew what was coming, and the agony he would face, yet his faith led him forward, trusting in God’s plan. He loved his disciples. He loved the people. When it comes from those you love, betrayal hollows out your soul. But not for Jesus. When we face betrayal, we disconnect, hide in shame, and harden our hearts—but not Jesus. He loved to the very end. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, and we turn from God, thinking He has abandoned us and is punishing us. Sometimes, our trials seem endless, relief lying just out of reach. We turn away when we should be leaning in. God’s plan may not make sense to us. The path He leads us down may seem too painful and raw. While Jesus suffered on the cross, his faith comforted him through the pain. He stayed true to God’s plan and was given the biggest miracle of all and the greatest promise for us. Imagine if he had stopped short. Imagine if he had turned away.
We expect God to answer our prayers in neatly wrapped boxes that fit perfectly with our idea of how our lives should unfold. But God sees the bigger picture. He knows what lies ahead and directs you towards greater things. When a door closes, when a chapter ends, remember that an end is the birth of a new beginning. Remember His power in overcoming our biggest unknown, our greatest threat—death. Now is the time to sit with the pain. To name it, hold it, and let yourself feel it. The only way past pain is through it, and God does not give pain without purpose. This is the hurt. This is the waiting. Be still and know. ❤️🙏