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Fitness Faith & Practice

Lately I have been feeling grateful for how effortless my exercise habits have become. They are purposefully modest ones. My focus has been on making exercise pleasurable and doable. Now it is usually a matter of when, rather than if, I’m going to exercise. I’m especially happy that when I get [...]

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January 27, 2009 in exercise, goals, stress management

Paths to Wellness

One of my favorite spiritual practices is walking a labyrinth. I was introduced to it years ago at a New Year’s Eve candlelight labyrinth walk. I’ve been hooked ever since and would do it more often if we had an accessible one nearby. On Sunday we put out our fabric one (similar [...]

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December 3, 2008 in spirituality, stress management

Must-Keep-Blogging

So it’s Nov 15 and I’m half way through the month of blogging. Acckkk! I’m not sure I’m going to make it but maybe this weekend I’ll catch my breath. At the moment it feels like I’m just down to desperate fluff posts. I am so exhausted because my day was [...]

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November 16, 2007 in NaBloPoMo, stress management, writing

Seasonal Shifts

When I looked out the window this morning, there seemed to be a little sun but when I left for work all I could see was that gray gloom that’s been sapping my motivation. It was dark by the time I got out for a walk. I did manage to get a 30 [...]

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November 10, 2007 in NaBloPoMo, stress management

New Eyes

My fascination with the Gratefulness.org site continues. Today I explored the Labyrinth and enjoyed the option to be guided through the meditation instead of at my own pace. What a wonderful place to visit and available where ever you have access to the Internet. However, I think the only way I will [...]

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November 5, 2007 in NaBloPoMo, spirituality, stress management, work