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Stretching
1. Yet another daily practice.2. Understnad that everything can break3. The best stretch is the longest.4. Do not fear the cramp that has not happened.5. Belief will allow yoga to occur.
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Charlotte’s Web
Took Lisa, Jack, and Kate to this at the Westpark 8. Snack line was brutal. Even had to go get a water after it started which took another 15 minutes standing around. The movie was great. Literate. Not scary. Very fun. I think Kate like it more then Jack. I think that there is a…
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St. Isaac of Syria, The Ascetical Homilies.I
The Lord’s Day is a mystery of the knowledge of the truth that is not received by flesh and blood, and it transcends speculations. In this age there is no eighth day, nor is there a true Sabbath. For he who said that `God rested on the seventh day,’ signified the rest [of our nature]…
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Z’Tejas
Again, this year at the Annual Christmas Shopping Trip, we had lunch at Z’Tejas. Lisa, Jack, Kate, and I ate for about one hour waiting for the Ely’s to show up. The food was better then I remember, but still very over priced & not that inventive. We started with Corn Bread and Quesidillas. Lisa…
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Veggie Grill
After Jack, Kate, and I went for a hike at Moro Canyon, we headed over to the Veggie Grill for some 3:00 PM lunch. I really like this place a lot–not only because it is close & vegan, but also becuase the service is really friendly, the owner is always there, and we can get…
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Disappointment
1. Expectation of others are not my responsibility2. I cannot let myself down.3. Accusations originate from a source.4. there are no wrong ways to be sure that what happened was wrong.5. The end is never where we see it.
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Neil Gaiman: Anansi Boys
A very fun quick read. About a kid who has all of his dark side stripped from him as a kid & then learns to be an adult anyway. Has some classic Gaiman god stuff, a la American Gods, not as much brilliant social observational stuff, but overall a fun good read.
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Silence
1. Sahar was saying that sometimes one must defend themselves2. Silent prayer is always the best option–practice this in all your affairs.3. Walking through difficulty with confidence is always difficult–stay present.4. A mantra is great in the moment–Maranatha–that is what I use.5. My life does not stop when my heart does–that is something that my…
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Resentment
1. Do nothing2. Pray for the other person.3. They grow–know that they grow–know that you do not see the roots.4. Understand your part–that is all that you can do–know what you know.5. Remember that the libido is involved with the ego
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Time
1. Time does not need permission2. postponement gets me nothing.3. Calendars are not helpful–illusion4. Needs materialze in time.5. Growth happens in time.
David Given Schwarm 