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Although it was many years ago, I clearly remember running along the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunrise. The photographers with long lens cameras soon wandered off when the sun crested. Then it was just me, gazing with awe and wonder at the beautiful view. I’ve no idea how far or fast I ran,…
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When I started writing poetry, it was a way for me to express who I am and how I feel. It brought me clarity to transfer the thoughts swirling in my head into lines on a page. There wasn’t any formal structure to them, just what sounded good to me. My writing format changed while…
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I’ve been delighted by the opportunities to teach yoga in a variety of spaces, and to meet the lovely people who attend my classes. Friendships have been formed, which have expanded my life experiences in ways I never expected. Four years ago I started teaching free classes in my home while I was still in…
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I’m delighted in springtime by tiny leaves sprouting and slowly unfurling along bare branches, by the the full green that provides shade in summer, and by the glorious riot of color in autumn. Trees are my favorite part of nature, with every season providing it’s own kind of beauty. However, it’s the bare architecture of…
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As a child, I looked forward to the first day of school. Part of it was being able to use my new crayons, notebooks and pencils. There were also new clothes, a new teacher and the chance to make new friends. And surely my new shoes would help me run faster than before. I’d go…
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Long before it was the name of my business, it was a phrase I’d heard in a Bible study. Those words resonated with me. Three small words that expressed a big longing in my soul. In the busyness and hardships of life, we all need pockets of peace. I began saying it to friends at…
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While others hurry to start decorating for Christmas, I’m slowly savoring a month of thanksgiving. A month of noticing little blessings all around me. Listening to scripture reading and prayer while I practice gentle yoga, working out the kinks of body and soul. The scent of cinnamon, cloves and ginger on my oatmeal. All that…
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I’m delighted by a blank space on my calendar that allows for a long meander. Heading out after breakfast, with both belly and water bottle filled, I often decide the path I’ll take once I’m on the greenway. Turning left is a route only for days when I’m short on time. Turning right opens up…
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I’m not someone who has ever been described as being driven. There aren’t any quarterly, yearly or 5 year goals written on a vision board. No lofty ideas of reaching a level of professional status or net worth. I’m a quietly competent person who pays bills on time, exercises, eats well, drives a 15 year…
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After many years of being a flight attendant, as well as taking several subways, I am well acquainted with the above phrase. It has always been a reference to safety, a reminder to be aware of your surroundings. I am all about safety in all situations, but recently these words took on new meaning for…
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