While they focus on changes in body weight or muscle tone, they often overlook what is happening on the inside due to sheer persistence. The act of showing up to train, day after day, month after month, year after year is the alchemical ingredient.
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Do What You Want To Do
Concerns about making a ton of money, achieving fame or notoriety, or making it big in your industry—concerns you have at 50, aren’t important at 70.
I’ve Got Something to Celebrate
In one way, I am sad that it has taken me this long to understand myself: what I want to do and who I am. And in another way, I am excited to launch a new writing project in a few weeks, one more in alignment with who I am as a writer and a person.
A Good Day In Computer Hell
I sat there from about 10 AM until 6 PM. With one break to pee. No food. I was locked in. I was obsessed. I was making baby steps. Then it wouldn’t work. I’d try something else. Still no luck. I got into a chat box with Marvelous. No help at all. I got into … Continue reading A Good Day In Computer Hell
I Hate That Progress Takes Time
I hate that things take time. Not things. Progress. I hate that progress takes time. Especially the visible, tangible signs of progress. That’s what I really hate. I feel so impatient. I want a sign: something, anything, that will encourage me to keep going. I am attached to outcomes. I am a very bad yogi … Continue reading I Hate That Progress Takes Time
This Blog Is Ten Years Old
This blog is 10 years old this month. Who knew?? I didn’t even realize it until yesterday. I was reading through the archives of a blog I just discovered. The author’s archives went back to 2012. It made me wonder how far mine went back, so I checked. And lo and behold, February of … Continue reading This Blog Is Ten Years Old
How many streaks are too many?
I want to start another streak. A yoga streak. I need to get my personal practice back. Bad. The other day I subscribed to Udaya so that I would have lots of classes to choose from and no excuses. My pre-streak started today when I woke up, took a hot shower, slathered myself in coconut … Continue reading How many streaks are too many?
The Biggest Loser
I rushed to yoga this morning with my right contact inside out because I overslept. I stayed up way past my bedtime to watch the season finale of The Biggest Loser. I am/was shamefully addicted to this show! I know, I know… I know all the arguments for why I shouldn’t like it. I know … Continue reading The Biggest Loser
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