Why Women Need Strong Muscles.


Yesterday, a friend and I were discussing why women need strong muscles. Why women should carry the groceries! Statistics show that women live longer than men, so if you have a man in your life, it may not be forever. Then what? And if you live alone, you know what I mean. Life becomes smaller and more restricted when you are dependent on others to do simple things like carry the groceries.

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How To Unlock Tension With Yoga

I had a setback this past month. My health practitioner suggested I take a supplement (MSM) that is known for its intestinal healing effects. Within two days, my digestive system was feeling stressed. I continued on for a few more days but it got worse, tension was building. I have still not fully recovered but the healing cycle turned the corner over the weekend. My discomfort and despair are dissipating as I look for the deeper purpose of this mini crisis. [Read more...]

Is it Time to do Your Practice?

Practice is not a new concept for me.  My parents enrolled me in piano lessons when I was four years old.  For the next ten years, I was constantly asked:  Did you do your practice?  When are you going to do your practice?  How long did you practice?  What did you practice?  Practice, practice, practice.

It was always about my practice.  My whole day was planned around my piano practice.  Will I do it before I go outside to play or after; before dinner or after lunch; half an hour now and half an hour later; or just get the whole hour over with so I can forget about it for the rest of the day.  As a child, it seemed like such a burden.  Especially in the spring when I would have to do it either after school or after dinner when all my friends were outside playing.

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