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"For Presence", by John O'Donohue
I often read poetry by John O'Donohue in class, and I love particularly the beginning of this blessing: "May you awaken to the mystery of...

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Jan 1, 20231 min read


"What Is The Body?", by Jelaluddin Rumi
An invisible bird flies over, but casts a quick shadow. What is the body? That shadow of a shadow of your love, that somehow contains the...

susanalabordeblaj
Nov 20, 20221 min read


"Fork In The Road", by Yogi Berra
In class we were talking about choice, and when we find a fork in the road, and I of course mentioned the great quote by Yogi Berra:...

susanalabordeblaj
Sep 18, 20221 min read


"Poem Of The One World", by Mary Oliver
My friend Toni Goodman shared this beautiful Mary Oliver poem with us. Thank you Toni, my poetry mentor! Poem of the One World Mary...

susanalabordeblaj
Aug 28, 20221 min read


"You have endured...", Poem by Morgan Harper Nichols
We have a wonderful community of engaged people in my online yoga classes, and last Monday one of the students mentioned this poem in the...

susanalabordeblaj
Aug 4, 20221 min read


"Mindful", by Mary Oliver
Thanks again Mary Oliver! Mindful Mary Oliver Everyday I see or hear something that more or less kills me with delight, that leaves me...

susanalabordeblaj
May 22, 20221 min read


Inspiration Everywhere, Songs That Inspire Me
I love it when I listen to inspiring songs, with surprisingly (to me) inspiring lyrics as well. One can find inspiration everywhere. This...

susanalabordeblaj
Apr 24, 20222 min read


Lao Tzu> More Quotes
I'm looking for short, simple & powerful quotes to read in class. Here are a few more, attributed to Lao Tzu. Which one speaks to you...

susanalabordeblaj
Mar 27, 20221 min read


"Small Kindnesses", by Danushka Laméris
My friend Toni Goodman just shared this beautiful poem with us. It arrives right on time to me, in this a much needed world. I hope that...

susanalabordeblaj
Mar 21, 20221 min read


Lao Tzu> Quotes
Thank you goodreads.com for these easily available quotes. “Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures....

susanalabordeblaj
Feb 20, 20221 min read


"Our task must be to free ourselves...", by Albert Einstein
“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and...

susanalabordeblaj
Feb 6, 20221 min read


"Kiss The Earth", by Tich Nhat Hanh
Last week I mentioned this quotation in class: "Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet" And here is this beautiful poem by...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 30, 20221 min read


"This Is The Only Moment", by Tich Nhat Hanh
"Breathing in, I calm body and mind Breathing out, I smile Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment" - Tich Nhat...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 27, 20221 min read


"I Have Arrived, I Am Home", by Tich Nhat Hanh
Honoring and thanking Tich Nhat Hanh, I will be borrowing his words during my yoga sessions. I have arrived I am home Listen to Tich Nhat...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 22, 20221 min read


Gary Kraftsow teaches "cakravakrasana"
It was a joy to get together this morning with my group through Zoom for our Q&A session. One of the questions was about the "goose...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 22, 20221 min read


"Heal At the Pace...", by Yung Pueblo
I recently bought the book Clarity & Connection, by Yung Pueblo, and the first thing that I have been doing in the morning is to open it...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 14, 20221 min read


"Perfection & Acceptance", by Susana Laborde-Blaj
“Good girl!” said my dentist, looking at my teeth. I couldn’t help smiling and feeling super proud. She said how well I was doing my...

susanalabordeblaj
Jan 3, 20222 min read


"Preparing Our Heart for the Holidays", with Tara Brach
I notice myself bracing before Christmas, and each year basically dreading the Holiday Season. Usually I'll try to stay busy teaching,...

susanalabordeblaj
Dec 4, 20212 min read


"Simplicity", by Emily Dickinson
This morning we hiked a bit, and arrived to a place overlooking the mountains, where I love to do my personal practice (movement linked...

susanalabordeblaj
Nov 14, 20211 min read


Knocking on a door..., by Jelaluddin Rumi
During a conversation with the students, before yoga class, I was reminded of this beautiful quotation: I have lived on the lip of...

susanalabordeblaj
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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