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*If I Had To Do It All Over Again
This poem was shared at a time of reflection during my Kripalu YTT500 Module. It really brought lightness and a fresh perspective to a time that could have been pretty serious and intense. Nadine Stair lives in Kentucky. Age 85 she was asked what she would do differently if you got to live her life…
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* Beyond Ego
Time for an other exploration into ego 101 based on my personal experience and reading. Ego has come about as a reflection of how others responded to us as babies and young children. All of us come to adulthood with a self image and how we view ourselves. Yep – we all have an ego.…
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* Inspiration – Impact
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” …
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* Sell the Goat
This story about a man, his family, a rabbi and a goat caught my attention in Judith Lasater’s foundational and transformational book “Living Your Yoga”. “A villager lived in a tiny house with his wife, 6 children, mother-in-law, a cow, and some chickens. It was making him crazy. So he went to the village…
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* The Comparing Mind
Originally posted on Mindfulbalance: If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are. Montesquieu, French lawyer and philosopher, 1689 – 1755 photo michael johnston
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* Inspiration – Moods
Moods arise from fear So be kind Focus on the good in others It isn’t about you or me Its part of the human condition Don’t take it personally Simple as that Val x
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* Is Your Soul Yearning for Less Drama?
Originally posted on Find Your Middle Ground: Are you tired of all the drama and want it to end? Most of us get to a point where enough is enough and we yearn for peace. This is a long post today. If you are longing for the drama to end in the highs and lows…
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* I am Woof!
“The human says, “I love myself” or “I hate myself.” The dog says, “woof, woof,” which, translated means I AM MYSELF. I call that integrity – being one with yourself.” Eckhart Tolle…
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* Inspiration – Voice in our Head
“What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.” Eckhart Tolle When we are able to step back and notice our thoughts, beliefs, judgments, its good to know that we are on our spiritual journey. After all, for so…
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* Don’t Turn Away
“Don’t turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” Rumi When you are experiencing hurt, especially a wound of the heart Look directly at this bandaged place Find courage to face the storm rather than avoiding it or denying it Be tender towards this raw vulnerability When you…
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* Haiku – dog love
~ Dog sitting pretty waiting for that special treat Love is food is love ~ Contented puppy every need is being met apart from nature’s ~ The call of freedom Comes alive in vibrant dreams Nature is true love ~ Today I’m sitting with the question… What can we learn from dogs about our true…
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* Behind Every Label …
Behind every label is … A need to resolve complexity A drive to know and understand An impulse to feel secure in that knowing A sense of comfort when feeling in control When we label people however, it brings … A distancing from the rest of the person’s qualities A withdrawal from our humanity Closed-mindedness…
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* Insights from my Kripalu YTT 500 Teacher Training – Mod 4
When I was at Kripalu last week I met amazing teachers from the world of physical therapy, structural therapy and nursing, as well as wonderful yogis who teach and inspire a diverse range of people. You don’t have to be fit, flexible and under 40 to do yoga or enjoy all its benefits! But it is important…
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* Soft Landings and Reflections
It is taking me some time to fully transition into being home. Stepping out of my daily routine and into an inspiring and nourishing environment feeds the soul… And it brings a new perspective on things I have taken for granted. It feels like I am seeing things with new eyes. So interesting on so…
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* Back from Kripalu Yoga Training
I thought I needed to disconnect. To let go. Gosh – that sounds pretty earnest, doesn’t it. I realize that so many of us hold on to the need to disconnect so much… What I found was a real opportunity to step back… and then take some delicious time for myself to help me…
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* Haiku – Incubate
From September 19th – September 28th I will be at Kripalu for the next module of my YTT 500 yoga teacher training. I will be on a retreat from social media as I take time to connect inwards. 🙂 ~ Find your Middle Ground incubate inner passion break shell and fly free ~
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