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  • My Half-Year Check-In

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    Is it hard for you to believe that we’re already halfway through 2012? It is for me. So I thought I’d do a check-in on how I’m doing with my goals for this year. Not in a judgemental way (or at least, I’ll try not to be that way), but more to see what’s going…

  • Getting Fit

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    I’ve written about wanting to lose weight before, and my intuitive knowledge that, for me, it’s more about the mindset than the practical aspects. I’ve been continuing my study and practice of mindfulness and presence recently, and that’s helped me feel ready to move forward in getting more fit. Part of my struggle, as I’ve…

  • Getting Out of My Head

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    “Oh, man, you’re just way too cerebral!!!” my friend exclaimed as I offered the word “incline” as a clue during a board game (the word I wanted her to guess was “uphill”). The thing is, she’s right. Much of the time I can be up here in my mind, thoughts churning along, not noticing my…

  • A State of Grace

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    For my Elements Study Group last weekend, I created a worksheet on “Fire and Pride.” The idea was to get us thinking about what we’re proud of, and what it is that feeds the fire within. In this context I mean authentic pride, the feeling of accomplishment that comes from within and needs no competition…

  • Yoga for the Earth Element

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    The following is a slightly-modified article I wrote for presentation to my Elements Study Group this past weekend. We’ve been exploring the Earth element, and to me the body-mind connection of yoga fit in well. I presented the article, then led them through a half-hour of gentle yoga. Most everyone seemed to enjoy it. Yoga,…

  • Invoking My Bliss

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    When I dive insideTo seek my bliss,I’m pleased to find itComing easily to my seeking hand.A familiar feel,Like a smooth stone,A cat rubbing his face against minePurring in joyous greeting.My joy is vast, bubbling up,Overflowing with laughter,Wild dancing,Delicious stretch,Deep inhalation.A round red apple,Tart and juicyAs I pierce the skin.The scent of lavender and spiceLingering on…

  • New Goals

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    I’ve been doing some introspection and re-membering, and I realized I hadn’t written about my goals for this year (2009). I did this last year (click here to see the 2008 post) and found it useful. In fact, I just went back and commented on how I did on each of them. So, here are…

  • Spotlight on Yoga

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    So, my brother tells me I’m a terrible blogger, and I guess he’s right. That is, because I’ve neglected this poor site so much! But life goes on, and so now I’m here to tell a little about it. My Dad had a heart attack on Christmas Eve, followed by triple bypass surgery, and has…

  • 39 and All’s Well (an update)

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    I turned 39 on Saturday, and had a lot of fun at my party with family and friends. We had a delicious feast, delightful chocolate cake made by Mom, drumming around the fire, and presents! Oddly, I like getting older. When I was little, I always wanted to be older, which is pretty common. But…

  • Magickal Activism

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    Lots of magickal activism is happening now, on all levels. In myself, my renewed yoga practice is supporting me in cultivating health, harmony and centeredness, even when I’m outwardly busily swirling through life’s daily activities. Even on days when I feel tired, or lazy, or a just little “off,” I’m most often making my way…