“Standing quite alone, far in the forest, while the wind is shaking down snow from the trees, and leaving the only human tracks behind us, we find our reflections of a richer variety than the life of cities. “ Thoreau “A Winter Walk” Nature: A Top Priority As I’ve developed a minimalist lifestyle, being in…
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Life Transitions Require Agility A few years ago I resigned from my teaching position. It was a very difficult decision. I had loved the students and staff in the district and put my heart and soul into my teaching every day. I even loved the naughty kids, well some of them. It wasn’t until I…
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I started yoga a few years ago out of pure luck. One of my friends had a free pass and I took a couple classes at Hot Yoga in Portland. I’m completely embarrassed to admit that I thought “Hot Yoga” meant, like “sexy hot” and it was just going to be fun and silly. I…
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We live in an age where there is a breaking news story every 60 seconds. Every day, 24 hours a day, the media lures you in with headlines that create fear, anxiety, and astonishment. I too, blamed the media for a while, but then I realized that I was the one watching it. I was…
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