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Jun 15, 2025

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.

Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.

These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.

No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.

So, be curious.

In love, in life, in your practices.
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I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
Thursday, June 26, 2025 · 4:32 pm
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