Category Archives: personal life

Transformation and vivid dreams

Posted on September 19, 2014 by perlgurl

I woke from some really strong and vivid dreams today, which is slightly unusual for me. There there were two different dreams that melted into each other, the first one I was quite sad. In the first dream I had … Continue reading →

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“Softening the edges”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by perlgurl

Tonight I had an interesting lack of a reaction to something that would have in past triggered an angry response. I’ve talked it out with myself and a couple of close friends and while I am not sure what the … Continue reading →

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Personal practice

Posted on September 17, 2014 by perlgurl

This morning I woke up with the thought that this is the most valuable lesson I likely learned during Yoga Teacher Training. Not just for yoga, but for anything I want to succeed at. Time to build that practice!

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Yes I can!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by perlgurl

I’m really excited about something coming up that is both scary and fun. I don’t want to say too much since I still have some amount of fear, but I know I can do this. I can do this!! I … Continue reading →

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Weekend (working) warrior

Posted on September 8, 2014 by perlgurl

Climbed on the roof and cleaned the gutters and did not fall down. Harvested most of the food from my garden, put together a compost pile and then prepped the beds and compost pile for the winter. Packed up almost … Continue reading →

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Postive reinforcement

Posted on September 8, 2014 by perlgurl

“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later.” ~ Richard Branson I saw this on a friend’s facebook page today. The timing is excellent, as … Continue reading →

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Shhhhhhh……if you don’t tell anyone, I won’t!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by perlgurl

Walked around downtown for First Friday and discovered why Elegant Memories is closed, but in doing so we found this awesome safe that was the personal vault of the original building owner.

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Self-Control

Posted on September 5, 2014 by perlgurl

I will not allow anger to win.  I will not allow anger to win.  I will not allow anger to win.

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Change in plans and more lessons on expectations

Posted on September 3, 2014 by perlgurl

My vet called and rescheduled the appointment for the boa and the study group I thought I needed to be at tonight was a figment of my imagination so all of a sudden I have the entire night off. It’s … Continue reading →

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Lessons to be learned

Posted on September 3, 2014 by perlgurl

Apparently my current lesson to learn is to stop making plans and having expectations.  Either that or the lesson is to more gracefully accept when plans changes and expectations are not met. Considering my propensity for making plans and setting … Continue reading →

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