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Comment on Learning to Breathe by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:11:28 +0000

Thanks April Rose. It warms my heart what you said. And I appreciate the suggestion about a self defense class. Very good point and she’ll love it!! My Best- Jen

Comment on Learning to Breathe by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:09:57 +0000

No- you spelled it right. It’s all good. Best- Jen

Comment on Learning to Breathe by April Rose

April Rose — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:42:47 +0000

OW WOW! Dearest Jen/Eternal Mother You continue to amaze me. You are so strong in your honest vulnerability. You are a human first. In Yoga as in Life itself, there is only one way to proceed, as you express so eloquently in all of your words, all the time…We must begin each day with unconditional self love before we can send it out into the world…not in spite of, but because we are human and imperfect by our nature. Perfection is an abstract, not a human quality.

Oh My Goddess, you are amazing!

And may I humbly sugest that you find Hope a Wing Chun teacher. Or Aikido. Self defense is a necessity for the safety of people like me and Hope.

You continue to inspire me. Thanks!

April Rose

Comment on Learning to Breathe by Shirley Anne

Shirley Anne — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:47 +0000

Something else exsists inside of you too Jen. YOU. The spirit that is YOU.
Yoga is really only a tool which helps some people ‘control’ their physical side which then makes them feel good spiritually. The point you make about breathing has got much to do with it. That is about oxygen and the invigorating effects it has on the flesh. Deep breathing, taking in large amounts of oxygen and holding back expiration enables as much of the oxygen to be absorbed. Slowly releasing makes you feel lifted. It’s basically a natural process that more people should employ. I think it is all about knowing your body and giving it the respect it deserves. Yoga is a way of doing that but there are other ways too. I hope you find benefit though because being relaxed with yourself helps you face the things in life. It won’t answer your problems of course, they will remain no matter what else you do but you will be in a better position to deal with them. Love

Shirley Anne xxx

Comment on The Sun Will Come Out by Shirley Anne

Shirley Anne — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:16:14 +0000

What a lovely story. It appears that Hope is beginning to relax and feel comfortable with herself. Everything is becoming natural for her whereas before it may have been a struggle. Now she knows the support she has with you she can just be herself and have no worries. These are the days little girls and their moms will cherish all their lives. These are the days when a special bond is forming between you both. There will be more of them too. Love

Shirley Anne xxx

Comment on The Mastery of Love by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:14:34 +0000

Hi Shirley Anne- I giggled when I saw the Mystery vs. Mastery. Isn’t that true! But it’s an ever evolving process, a beautiful unfolding. I’m trying to give and receive a little more each day. Much Love- Jen

Comment on The Mastery of Love by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:13:02 +0000

You are so right Melissa. I am blessed to have this wonderful little child in my life.

Comment on The Mastery of Love by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:11:54 +0000

I appreciate the offer Coffee Klatch!!

Comment on The Mastery of Love by TodayYouAreYou

TodayYouAreYou — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:11:31 +0000

Thanks Scott- Luckily we have a phenom stylist that Hope adores and trusts. It’s been fun to see the different stages. Yesterday the doctor even told Hope that her hair was so long it was in the way of checking her ears during her visit. She was thrilled!!

Comment on The Mastery of Love by Scott Knowles

Scott Knowles — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:58:34 +0000

I agree, don’t spend time worrying over it. As I learned when going to interviews from graduate school (post Vietnam-era), one older friend said, “Shave the facial hair and get a haircut. You can always grow it back later, after you’re hired.” Well, you’re hired, so enjoy and have fun.

Since then I kept my hair short until three years before I retired. I told folks I wanted to grow it out, like before, until I got tired of it. Seven years later I’m still not tired of it and it’s well down my back. Hope will get there. And I agree, you and Hope should have fun with hair styles as it grows out. I would only suggest a good stylist to cut it so it grows out where the end style is what she wants.