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Yoga is About Balance

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Yoga isn't always about the postures, the poses themselves. Yoga is more than that... It is about finding balance in every day life. A balance between the good and the bad. I have some terrible road rage. But I work to be friendly in every other aspect of life. I am lazy and enjoy my rest. But I work hard. It is always about the balance. Even when doing the poses they are used to balance both sides of the body. When we find our lives off balance it is more difficult to appreciate the little things. We fall into turmoil and depression and anxiety. And sometimes, if you are like me, your physical yoga practice suffers. In those times I have to remind myself that yoga can be done in other ways. When I tend my garden and take time to admire it, I am practicing yoga. When I take time to respect nature, I am practicing yoga. When I take time to smile at someone, I am practicing yoga. When I am open minded and take time to see another's point of view, I am practicin...

My Garden

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I have always enjoyed gardens and nature. They bring life and beauty to this world. I enjoy having plants in my home for these reasons. Also because they bring purpose. It takes a lot to tend a garden. Plants are alive and it takes attention to detail to care for them. They need water and sunlight and overall care. But I don't have to tell you that.... I have never lived in a place, outside of my parents house, that has allowed me to have an outdoor garden. But I have always wanted a garden. I have had indoor plants at the various places I lived but they for one reason or another never survived for very long. It could have been due to a lack of many things. This year, however, I live in a beautiful apartment on the top floor with wonderful big windows that provide plenty of sunshine and lots of air flow. I decided that this year I am going to have an indoor garden. I have a perfect place for it and it brings me joy to take care of plants. Mother's Day weekend my mom and I w...