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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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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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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 #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
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #4
“I release myself from worry, guilt, and regret about my past and present. I am aware enough not to repeat it.” 15.61 miles – Up and over the Mountains of Ponte de Lima, moving from the coastal route to the… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #3
“I know a new freedom” 16.07 miles from Vila do Conde to Esposende This second promise from CoDA was a good meditation as miles flew by. Cobblestones, wooden boardwalks, and farm paths carried me from the sea, to town, back… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino: Promise #2
“I am no longer controlled by my fears. I overcome my fears and act with courage, integrity, and dignity.” It was 21 degrees Celcius. We walked 9.7 kilometers and covered 18.3 kilometers in total. We had the thought of enjoying… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Finding your “Why?”
I am a “yes” kind of girl. I feel a tenacious pull to be a part of any and all plans. I am a “good story” addict and have always felt committed to living a bigger life than was prescribed… Continue reading
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Where Faith meets the Mat
As a born-and-raised Christian (like the 1990’s Christians… not Christian Nationalist), I was brought up on the teachings of Jesus. I also attended a Baptist elementary school in which we had a healthy dose of guilt, shame, and judgment. The… Continue reading
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Better Under a Bushel
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. The… Continue reading
Recklessly Hopeful 