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Back to LJ, the pendulum swings
So far today is a “good” day. I am drinking a hazelnut milk latte to my melancholy fall Imagine Dragons-XX- The Neighbourhood-Black Keys-Jack White- Band of horses-Snow Patrol Pandora station on the second floor of the Market of Choice (yeah, I know). The windows are big, the sun is shining, life is bustling all around me. I can observe shoppers, ( Read more... ) -
We are at choice in every moment
We are defined by our beliefs ( Read more... ) -
On Fear and Yoga
“Don’t be afraid… Don’t be afraid… Don’t be afraid” my mind chants.However, as many of us know through learning about affirmations…the mind doesn’thear the “don’t” and instead is still afraid of fully moving forward in” toe stand.” Ah Toe Stand…the pose I fell out of, onto my all-too-eager metal water bottle, cracking my tail bone ( Read more... ) -
Sacremento
Once upon a time in the month of the Wolf Moon, a spirit embarked upon a solitary journey South. Open hearted, without pretense or expectation, she flowed freely wherever the current took her, knowing intuitively that she would be changed by the experience. Now, over distance and time, her heart still feels the magnetic pull of those guitars, ( Read more... ) -
Enjoying my Discipline lately
The conscious mind has two primary states - it is either concentrated or it is distracted. It cannot be both simultaneously. Modern life creates distraction.and the capacity for extended concentration is reduced. Creative people, original thinkers, and yogis,must constantly sharpen the ability to concentrate single-pointedly. -
Thought of the day
Hatha Yoga teaches you to tyrannize your body and make it your slave, so your body does not tyrannize you and make you its slave -
Bikram's Yoga
Am attending BIkram's hot yoga. I think it is probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. Picked up his book yesterday...fantastic. How could he know ME so personally? LOL...The class, and the book, are the perfect microcosmos for the macro of my life....it touches the mind traps I allow myself to get into...it challenges the ego....it ( Read more... ) -
Briefy McBrieferstein
There are so many things to write about...cutting back hours for sanity, birthday cleanses, deepening of connection with friends...living for music and art's sake...transforming suffering...forgiveness...ownership...positivity that ripples outward to create social change....creating progressive and fulfilling careers and working with community to ( Read more... ) -
Show Queer acoustic artists that they are supported in Eugene...
Fantastic recording/performing acoustic artists Coyote Grace will be in town Wednesday evening. Come support their tour...they are FANTASTIC folks and very talented musicians. Help us dispel the rumor that Eugenians don't turn out for good music! For a good time Come see:
COYOTE GRACE -- "Ear to the Ground Tour"
When: Wednesday, ( Read more... ) -
Where to dance in eugene...
Seriously, any suggestiosns that aren't "Portland?"