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Morning Reflection: Embracing Questions and Finding Wonder
The Oklahoma July sun is already high, promising a near 100-degree day. But as I take my morning walk, a gentle 10 mph breeze provides a welcome reprieve, reminding me of life’s small blessings. It’s Monday, and my mind feels like a hodgepodge of thoughts, but I want to share some reflections that have been…
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My Journey with Yoga: 30 Years of Strength, Balance, and Finding My Center
Journal Entry July 18, 2025 It’s a beautiful Friday morning, and I’m on my second walk of the day, soaking up the summer before I head back to school next month. The thought of losing this morning ritual of two consecutive walks is bittersweet, but it’s a sacrifice for what pays the bills. My mind,…
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Journal Entry: Feeling the Flow of Energy
Thursday Morning ReflectionsGood morning. It’s July 17—Thursday—and once again, I’m struck by how fast time moves. This morning is a bit of a reversal for me. Normally, I record my thoughts during my second walk of the day, but today I’m doing it on my first. Cary had to go for some blood work, so…
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The Teacher Called Resistance: Notes From My Morning Walk
July 16: Morning Walk Reflections Good morning, friends. It’s July 16th, and here I am again, walking through my neighborhood. There’s a gentle breeze this morning, which makes the heat a bit more bearable—even though later today, it’s supposed to “feel like” 100 degrees. I find that with a little breeze, even the hottest days…
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Wrestling with Hate: A Mid-July Reflection
Good morning. It’s July 15th, and I can hardly believe how quickly this summer is slipping by. Here in Oklahoma, the days are growing hotter and the nights just as sweltering.We just got back from New York City late Sunday night, after a chaotic day of delayed flights and travel headaches. By the time we…