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I am fascinated by ritual. They have so many different forms and varied affec…

I am fascinated by ritual. They have so many different forms and varied affectations— different elaborations, steps, and varied repetitions — I love them. I am often *taken* by them, and occasionally my attention is so captivated it makes me want to try it. This medicated ghee speaks to me, and shows me the value…

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My childhood obesity went hand in hand with my depressed mind state. Efforts …

My childhood obesity went hand in hand with my depressed mind state. Efforts at participating in youth sports were met with “weigh ins” for game day. I regularly wasn’t able to play, though I learned to love practice. I also learned to be hyper critical of my size and to feel ashamed and to starve…

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https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience Abou…

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage. 10 years in, I think that’s about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve. Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make…

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https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience Abou…

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage. 10 years in, I think that’s about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve. Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make…

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As some of you know, I’m headed to the cloud forest of Ecuador, outside of Qu…

As some of you know, I’m headed to the cloud forest of Ecuador, outside of Quito. If you were ask me why, I’d tell you to “plant some trees. ” The trees and the planet are trending right now, aren’t they? Maybe because the whole world is burning and things are about to get really…

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Mike has a long read for you today. I know him from his time as a working sta…

Mike has a long read for you today. I know him from his time as a working stand up comic— his live performance was gifted. His writing is clear and powerful. Give this a read, his perspective strikes me as valuable.

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Don’t get it twisted. I’m def not here for DARE and will TED talk you about m…

Don’t get it twisted. I’m def not here for DARE and will TED talk you about my *maybe* nuanced thoughts on optimization via experimental and experiential disco-pharmacology. … but I am here for the petty. Oh. And:

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I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with my dear friend Stuart and Micah …

I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with my dear friend Stuart and Micah on their engaging new podcast— Yoga Teacher Talks. We discuss inclusivity, holding space, and what goes into *teaching* yoga. Oh— and we talk chanting! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-were-all-gonna-die/id1476339595?i=1000448031718

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The District had its highest number of reported hate crimes last year: 204. T…

The District had its highest number of reported hate crimes last year: 204. That’s a year of gay men being beaten, black girls being threatened, transgender women being hurt, synagogues being harassed, Muslims being taunted and a Trump supporter smacked in a restaurant. Liu, speaking at a forum at the Justice Department last month on…

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Hi! We have a gun control problem! I know a lot of my friends don’t think g…

Hi! We have a gun control problem! I know a lot of my friends don’t think guns are a problem— but you know— wal-marts not so different to you all than pulse was to me, so, maybe now is an apporopriate time for a map (that only those that agree with me already will look…

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