I’ve been feeling rather “soft” lately. I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of that one time in August when I lost my balance wearing heels. I’ve been limited in the amount of both running and yoga I’ve been able to do. The fact that I seem to lack any amount of self-control when it comesContinueContinue reading “My Perfect Weight is Not a Weight At All”
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Reflections on the Breath
Bring your awareness to the breath. Without judgement and without attempting to change it in any way, simply notice the breath. I have a confession. I often find myself thinking, “Enough about the breath already. What’s the big deal?” My yoga teachers explain that the breath, prana, is the vital life force. We can surviveContinueContinue reading “Reflections on the Breath”
Finding Time for Self-Care in the Middle of Real Life
I’m tired. I’ve started this post a half dozen times already. I don’t have the energy to do this thing I love. My husband is attempting to put Baby Girl to bed and she’s crying that she wants a boobie. That doesn’t help. Just another reminder that there’s never enough time for self-care. I’ve beenContinueContinue reading “Finding Time for Self-Care in the Middle of Real Life”
How to Hate Running Less
A few days ago I asked my non-running friends to give me their unfiltered thoughts and feelings about running, and I was sort of blown away by the response. It was big. For a second there I thought I might have accidentally asked how everyone really felt about Inauguration Day. So I double checked. Turns outContinueContinue reading “How to Hate Running Less”
The Poignancy of Mindfulness
When I walked into my mom’s house this afternoon she was in the kitchen unloading dishes. She heard me open the door and called out, “Well, should we just start crying now?” “I told myself I wasn’t going to just walk in the door and start crying.” “We might as well.” * *ContinueContinue reading “The Poignancy of Mindfulness”
Laura Waldrop 