36- Gratitude

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I have no deep thoughts. But I do have gratitude. I live a blessed life, and while things right now are a bit up in the air for me, I only see them as a chance to repair and rebuild. … Continue reading

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35- The greatest gift is to be seen

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In group session today, a topic came up that was batted around for quite some time. I kept hearing “I need to…” from this one person. “I need to exercise, but I don’t.” “I need to NOT buy bulk foods … Continue reading

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28- The problem is not the problem

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“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.” ~Theodore I. Rubin People talk so often about how life will be better once they resolve this issue or … Continue reading

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26- How can one be both human and zen?

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These thoughts came to me during my acupuncture session today… How can one be both human and zen? I ask this because I am coming up against my own body in my pursuit of zen-ness. I used to have anger, … Continue reading

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23- Anger and A Yoga Mat

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Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. Mark Twain* Therapy has a way of bringing up stuff you didn’t know you had … Continue reading

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15- Men Play With Barbies,and I Am Not One

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“No” is a complete sentence.” ― Anne Lamott Today, I “realized” a boundary in relationships that I needed to establish. For once, there was no justifying or pushing aside my needs and what I knew was right for me. I … Continue reading

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14- When Life Throws Curve Balls

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I certainly don’t claim to be a spiritual guru, nor even very knowledgeable about the practices I am so interested in. I am a novice, single mother and young professional, working my way slowly, daily, toward being more clear and … Continue reading

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9- Be Green: Recycle Your Emotional Garbage

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According to the Bhajavat Purana, righteous living, or life in a dharmic path, has 4 aspects: Austerity (tap); Purity (shauch); Compassion (daya); Truthfulness (satya) I keep landing on the satya, for I feel that self truth must come before truly … Continue reading

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3- Wired From Day 13

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When the shit hits the fan, what does your body say? My daughter and I are in a program for optimal healing, which means we get individual counseling, family counseling, acupuncture, mind-body therapy, nutritional therapy and group sessions.  My most … Continue reading

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