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Spiritual Practice
Don’t Over “Too” It
I’m starting to believe that “too” is actually a four letter word, to be uttered only when absolutely necessary. Over the last several years, I’ve meditated almost daily and have been on a few week-long retreats. While I’ve never entered a blissful or altered state, the practice has given me some distance from the chatter … Continue reading
Meet My Guru: Handstand (Part II)
I shared the news of my out-of-the-blue handstand with my yoga teacher the following week. The moment the words flew out of my mouth, I knew I should have kept mum. “Great!” she beamed. “Let’s see you do it today.” Nothing can kill handstand like performance anxiety. Midway through class, she had us bring our … Continue reading
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