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2012

expansion

Why is a great question, when used properly.

I think know someone who has experienced working really hard to achieve something really special or important to them  only to find themselves utterly dissatisfied after having achieved it.  They may even feel worse, because they thought this was the…

the ♥ files

the smell of Clare’s long red-gold hair damp from washing -from The Time Traveler’s Wife ♥

expansion

So you want more?

Every Olympic athlete has a coach. Every sports team relies on coaching. Why? Because they want to excel. Don’t you? Paula Engels excels. And she can guide you to your own excellence. You go in looking for solutions, and come…

grief to relief

Sipping Orzo

I sit at my kitchen table slowly sipping a warm cup of orzo gently kissed with almond milk the way it always is Ray’s soothing voice bathes the apartment watching the sun rays stream into my living room the way…

building bridges

the space between the knuckles

Resilient, enduring & fulfilling friendships do not happen by chance.  Although the seed from which they grow may come from a force larger than thus, their enduring quality is the result of nourishment and nurturing.  Like a garden- they must…

building bridges

something worth seeking out

We tend to seek out superhuman qualities in our partners as if our partners are meant to be superhuman beings.  But really we should seek an openness and willingness to evolve and expand in whatever areas are important to you….

uncut

grounded

places I’d never think I’d see wide, open, glimpses of other’s lives carried now within my soul and my heart feels like it will burst open with gratitude I yearn for you to open me I want to share it…

the ♥ files

the ship and the ocean

I  am the ocean and you the ship without me you could not travel and without your direction, we would not get anywhere   I know you become fearful at my never ending vastness and depth but you must know…

building bridges

Surrender

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender. -Vince Lombardi Most women have become very adept at “doing” and this is a great thing. We’ve created careers for ourselves, we run organizations, we manage families and schedules, we…

the yoga diaries

The handstand metaphors

I decided to close off my week with an invigorating and inspiring Jivamukti class with Frances last night.  All was going really, spectacular even, until our last posture. “Ok find a partner” we’re going to work on Adho Mukha Vrksasana” I…

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