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Life is Like … riding a bike
Enjoy the re-blog of this light hearted Life is Like … post. When times are tough, the wise get lighter. Life is like riding a bike. If you want to live fully, there are three things to be aware of. (1) You have to steer. (2) You have to pedal (3) You have to keep…
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Inspiration – Life
Our lives are a series of highs and lows. Like streams tumbling down mountainsides or waves crashing onto shores Cleansing waters and renewal. Each waterfall and wave brings possibilities and gifts. The gift of noticing, listening and of becoming present. Being open to whatever comes next. No matter the ups and downs of everyday Knowing…
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Life is Like … an uprooted tree
D.H.Lawrence described humanity as being like an uprooted tree with its roots in the air. “We are perishing for lack of fulfillment of our greater needs. We are cut off from the great sources of our inward nourishment and renewal. We must plant ourselves again in the universe.” I think many people feel like uprooted…
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Life is like … Paper
Life is Like Paper It is made by human beings It is blank to begin with Over time people leave their marks on it It captures our stories and beliefs, as well as our creativity and expression It can be strong, yet pliable It has many uses and can be moulded It can transform It…
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Life is Like … Yoga
This is a repost for all my yoga friends out there. Enjoy! In my years of practicing and teaching yoga I have found it to be a wonderful metaphor for life. When practicing yoga I have learned so much about myself, life and living fully. My practice takes me to my Middle Ground. It centers…
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Life is Like … a Symphony
“As the great Confucius said, ‘The one who would be in constant happiness must frequently change.’ Flow. But we keep looking back, don’t we? We cling to things in the past and cling to things in the present… Do you want to enjoy a symphony? Don’t hold on to a few bars of the music.…
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Tao Wisdom – Water
Water teaches the wisdom of Tao: It takes no pride in sustaining life. Live near the flow. Let the mysteries of life wash over you. Be transparent. Give part of yourself to everyone, And remember every part is whole. Allow natural order to lead the way And do what must be done. Do not fight…
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Life is like … a jigsaw puzzle
You are a part of the bigger picture. Let the pieces come together. Trust you will find your place.
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Life is like … a yoga class
There is a belief that many of us hold, that we have to progress or strive in life. We get meaning from meeting challenges and achieving our goals. But is this the truth? Recently, I taught a Mindful Hatha yoga class with the intention of supporting people to grow in their asana practice. I wanted…
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Life is like … Pizza
Life is like … Pizza It draws you in wanting more When its good, its really really good, when its bad, its still pretty good Some of us can’t get enough of it! In life we are made up of the same basic ingredients and get dressed up sometimes Some are more stodgy than others…
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Life is like … an elevator ride
Life is like an elevator ride… It has its ups and downs It can take you to new heights Or drop you to rock bottom People join you for some or all of the ride. You have to stop to let some people off It sometimes feels confining Or even somewhat scary And sometimes you…
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* Life is like … cake
Life is like … cake. The ingredients don’t seem like much, but when they are put together with love, it transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. We learn its okay that it sometimes sags in the middle and crumbles at the edges. The sponge is the foundation which fills and nourishes us. The filling is…
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* Life is like … British Rail
We all know life is a journey. We get on, we ride and we get off. Although we hope it will go smoothly, we realize that it will likely have its highs and lows. There are surprises, accidents and delays as well as adventures and moments of joy. People join us and then get off at…
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* Life is like … a camera
I found this great quote on the website of Richard Branson’s Virgin. What a cool site. “Life is like a camera Just focus on what’s important Capture the good times Develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out just take another shot.” 🌀
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* Life is Like … an uprooted tree
D.H. Lawrence describes humanity as being like an uprooted tree with its roots in the air. “We are perishing for lack of fulfillment of our greater needs. We are cut off from the great sources of our inward nourishment and renewal. We must plant ourselves again in the universe.” I think many people feel like…
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* Life is Like … a chunk of cheddar cheese
Life is like … a chunk of cheddar cheese It is magnificent and remarkable! Yep – I love it that much ❤ Look after it or it will become blue and moldy When taken care of, it can last a surprisingly long time It gets sweaty sometimes and smelly too It is resilient and survives shredding, grating,…
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