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susanalabordeblaj
Sep 29, 20243 min read
"Having a Human Experience", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
This morning I felt overwhelmed with unwanted thoughts and emotions. On Sundays my husband and I spend a moment sitting on the porch in...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 20, 20192 min read
"Root to Crown", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
“You can’t give what you don’t have”, I hear my teacher saying. He also reminds us constantly about our personal practice. About 26 years...
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susanalabordeblaj
Feb 19, 20192 min read
"Today's Prayer", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
Yes, I have to confess the hardest thing about the Mexico Viniyoga retreats that I lead is to come back, which speaks about my wish of...
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susanalabordeblaj
Oct 18, 20182 min read
"To let it go", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
I have been reflecting on the nature and purpose of attachment, and reminding myself of Mary Oliver’s words when she says: “To live in...
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susanalabordeblaj
Aug 28, 20181 min read
"Appreciation", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
Some time ago the bus I take got rerouted. It’s a long story and to make it short I will just say that I never really knew, for a few...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 27, 20182 min read
"Kindness & Changing Patterns", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
Entering the U.S.A. after our last trip to Mexico, I had a little nostalgia floating in my soul. I remembered the warmth and kindness of...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 2, 20183 min read
"Flat Tires", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
I overheard the driver was no longer going to do this route, so today was most likely the last day I exchanged a few words with this kind...
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susanalabordeblaj
Dec 2, 20172 min read
"Counteracting obstacles", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
For a 54 year old woman who grew up with the taste of corn, sunshine all year long and the dry soil of central and northern Mexico, it...
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susanalabordeblaj
Jun 30, 20171 min read
Welcoming Summer
Gratitude is the word I think of as the colors become more vibrant in Nature. While researching and reviewing material to prepare for the...
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susanalabordeblaj
Apr 5, 20174 min read
"Pink", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
I’ve never had someone throw eggs at my head before. At least, I thought they were aiming for my head, since I had one of those...
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susanalabordeblaj
Nov 10, 20161 min read
"Little joys in challenging times", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
Let's say that times are challenging, and that is a reminder to reconnect to the reason of why I do what I do: practicing yoga, teaching...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 11, 20161 min read
Videos & Vlogs
My old phone was completly losing it. It was behaving in very weird ways, and someone told me that I had to change it. I was very...
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susanalabordeblaj
Sep 22, 20153 min read
"Forward!", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
The taste of the still warm cherry tomatoes was so sweet and delicious. I grabbed them this afternoon from the plant, and they felt...
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susanalabordeblaj
Jul 7, 20155 min read
"Let The Colors Be", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
As much as I love to teach, I also love my free days. On free days, life goes a little bit slower, and sometimes pajamas are required,...
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susanalabordeblaj
Apr 6, 20153 min read
"Face to face" by Susana Laborde-Blaj
Sometimes I wonder why I keep so much noise in my mind. This morning I reviewed scenarios, thought about smart things to say in class,...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 20, 20153 min read
"Website & Meditation" by Susana Laborde-Blaj
My friend Coral is a vibrant and creative beautiful woman, and I always listened to her advice. One of the things she used to do, when we...
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susanalabordeblaj
Mar 1, 20152 min read
"Butterfly and Cocoon" by Susana Laborde-Blaj
“Like the silkworm, you have built a cocoon around yourself. Who will save you? Burst your own cocoon and come out as a beautiful...
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susanalabordeblaj
Feb 16, 20153 min read
"Waterfall words" by Susana Laborde-Blaj
It took me some time to appreciate the change of seasons in Oregon. Born in Mexico, I took the sunny days for granted. It is after 6...
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