Month: January 2020

004: Thrive

Published 30 January 2020

postcard front: three yellow horses — Franz Marc, “The Small Yellow Horses” (1912)

This is what you look like from the outside:

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou

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003: Here, now

Published 30 January 2020

postcard front: a small child holding a dove — Pablo Picasso, “Child With a Dove” (1901)

Your words came to me in a time of despair, showing me a world where love is boundless and being here, now, as I am, is enough.

Learn more about being present in the moment

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002: Physical knowledge

Published 30 January 2020

postcard front: photograph of ballerina with head in hands — Erwin Blumenfeld, “Ballet Dancer” (1946)

What you taught me about biomechanics and trauma has changed my life. Thank you for your kind, gentle encouragement to at least try.

Learn more about trauma and the mind-body connection

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001: Mettā

Published 30 January 2020

postcard front — Alexej Jawlensky, “Meditation ‘The Prayer’ / «Das Gebets»” (1922)

May you be safe and protected.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be happy just as you are.
May you be able to live in this world peacefully, joyfully, and with ease.
– adapted from the Mettā Sutta – Samyutta Nikaya. I, 208

Learn more about mett a meditation

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Postcards in progress

Published 19 January 2020

hands shaping a clay vessel on a potter's wheel — Image by thomasgitarre / Pixabay

I’m busy double-checking addresses and purchasing postage. When postcards have been dispatched, photos and stories will live here.

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