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Hope is not a Strategy…

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Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.

Pliny the Elder

All human wisdom is summed up in two words; wait and hope.

Alexandre Dumas

To choose hope is to step firmly forward into the howling wind, baring one’s chest to the elements, knowing that, in time, the storm will pass.

Desmond Tutu

 

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November 2, 2020
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Lifestyle Musings Stress Reduction Yoga

Striving To Thrive Daily

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Anatomy is a story told with a sharp instrument – whether it’s a scalpel or our discerning consciousness. Yoga helps us experience the interconnected unity of our bodies, and dispels the illusion that our body is made up of parts.  

–  Leslie Kaminoff (quote used with permission)

Note: This is Blog #3  of a series for Diabetes Awareness Month  (See Blog #1  & Blog #2 for previous posts)

In previous posts on this blog site, I have revealed that my deeper study of Yoga was coincident with my Type II Diabetes diagnosis over 10 years ago.  Yoga first entered my life in my teens, when I was searching for calm and meaning.  In my 20s, as I began a busy career,  yoga practices which integrated mind, body and spirit took a back seat.  My lifestyle favored habits that focused on actioned oriented priorities related to work life.  I compartmentalized different parts of my life.  My mental/cognitive existence was front and center.   Physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of myself were reserved for non-working hours which, over time, were fewer and fewer.

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November 14, 2018
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Musings

When I am Old, I Shall Wear Purple

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But maybe I ought to practise a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.

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August 21, 2018
Written by: Denyse Le Fever
Musings

Words of Solace in Uncertain Times

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Hail Mary Full of Grace, All the Chickens are having a race.  – Unknown Author

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October 16, 2017
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