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Learning

Why Bother With Art?

A few weeks ago I was asked to lead workshop participants in yin yoga. I gladly agreed. Facilitating yin practice is easy. It is familiar territory. I can do it with my eyes closed. Afterward, I was also invited to stick around for the art part. Though I admire those who paint and draw, sculpt…
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Faith

Why Bother With Patience?

We’ve all experienced loss. Maybe the loss of a spouse through death or divorce, the loss of a job, the loss of a life we’d hoped to live or an exciting career that never materialized.  With loss comes grief or great sorrow and this sorrow, like a sudden rainstorm in summer, is unpredictable, unwanted and…
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Communication

Why Bother to Keep A Goin?

As awkward as we may feel around people and as embarrassing as making a mistake while in the company of others, we learn best from our experiences, even the painful ones.    Socially Inept  I am more comfortable in the company of myself or with one other person, even if they might be a stranger.…
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Faith

Why Bother to Anticipate?

We all live in a state of anticipation. Human beings wrestle with this condition known only to mankind. No matter how many times we tell ourselves to let go, release our grip, be in the moment and trust the unknown, we cannot convince ourselves to do so for very long. We may even try and…
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