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Faith in Flow – Yama: Asteya
Asteya, the third principle in the Yama means “non-stealing.” As the Yamas directly correlate with other moral codes, like the Ten Commandments, it is important to study this yoga philosophy as a nuanced rule of life. Of course, not taking… Continue reading
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Power to the Protest
As my dad says, “You may think one small person may never make a difference, but have you ever been trapped in a tent with a mosquito?” Or in some cases, as spider? A mouse? I participated in my first… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow- Yama: Satya
Satya, the second principle of Yama, centers on the concept of truth. At first glance, this moral guideline appears straightforward and simple to uphold. However, I find it to be a nuanced challenge in both my yoga practice and my… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino -Promise #12
“I gradually experience serenity, strength, and spiritual growth in my daily life.” Adjusting back to life is jarring, even if the time away can be measured on both hands plus a few toes. The plane ride was anything but dull,… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Yama: Ahimsa
The first limb of yoga, Yama, is about restraints or observances. Biblically, these align with the Ten Commandments and feel rather like “common sense” or Integrity 101. But I want to dive into the more subtle meanings of non-harm in… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Can’t They Just Get Along?
Finding the intersection of the 8 limbs of yoga and Jesus. Finding Common Ground There is so in the world that seems to be more similar than different. But you would never know that. With all the “us” versus “them”… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #11
Our final day in Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I trust the guidance I receive from my Higher Power and come to believe in my own capabilities.” It was a day for art and culture, and preparing our hearts for the… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #10
Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I no longer need to rely solely on others to provide my sense of worth.” We took advantage of the oversized beds and blackout curtains in our first day without Camino Kilometers to walk. We allowed… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #6
19.7 miles from Tui, Spain to Redondelo “I learn to see myself as equal to others. My new and renewed relationships are with equal partners.” We sat at an early morning breakfast, genuinely stunned and nervous about today’s mileage. Nervous… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #5
14 miles from Rubãis, Portugal to Tui, Spain “I know a new love and acceptance of myself and others. I feel genuinely loveable, loving and loved.” There was something mournful about leaving Portugal. I couldn’t really put my finger on… Continue reading
Recklessly Hopeful 