“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 31, 2011
^ Author of titular quote unknown. Photos below: Cory Richards: Elderly is beautiful. Wrinkles? Inevitable. Gray hair? So be it. So put down the fear-of-death and enjoy the present moment—it’ll keep you young, inside (at least). Because life is short, and death can come at any instant!
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Halle-f*ckin-lujah: Debt Ceiling Compromise. {Info, Video}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
It’s about time. “We’re not done yet.” ~ President Obama The lowest level of spending since I Like Ike. Tea Partiers hate the deal. Dems fear it. So…for both sides…it can’t be all bad. That’s compromise! Tea Party Freshman Republicans can still upset deal. “Much damage to US financial stability reputation has already been done [...]
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Why can’t we just admit that we don’t know?
by Michelle Fajkus on Jul 31, 2011
There ain’t no answer,
There ain’t going to be any answer
There never has been an answer
That’s the answer.
~Gertrude Stein
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“Not all people hate on road cyclists.”
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 31, 2011
Ah, the Boulder life: Sunday. Woke 7 am, worked briefly, showered, pumped up tires at Robbie Stout’s, coffee n’Noosa yogurt n’granola in North Boulder at Spruce Confections, powered up Jamestown, gorgeous small relaxed mountain town…stood in coooold river water while puppies mawled each other playfully, sped down, slogged up Lee Hill (saw the below sign), [...]
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Why Johnny Cash wore black.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 31, 2011
“I wore black because I liked it. I still do, and wearing it still means something to me. It’s still my symbol of rebellion — against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others’ ideas.” ~ Johnny Cash. Compassion: as tough as black. I dare [...]
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Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assh*les.” ~ William Gibson.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 31, 2011
Update: let’s remember: even assh*oles repent, sometimes. Don’t try to be cool. Try to be you. Even if you has small breasts, or a receding hairline, or pimples, or a muffin top, or hair on your back, or thick glasses, or a penchant for some uncool hobby (I collected baseball cards and stamps and coins [...]
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Are You Ready For The Mindfulness Revolution? Part Three
by Sophie Legrand on Jul 31, 2011
How To Make Your Own Food Porn:
The crunchiness of the celery as it parts under the knife, the banging of the metallic blade on the wooden board, the fresh smell, the moisture that comes out of each sectioned chunk; now you’re in for your own food porn show. No need for warm and thick gravy sauces poured on fleshy chicken breasts to turn on our awareness on sensations when it comes to food.
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I Don’t Exercise, I practice Yoga. ~ Zali Nash
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
I sported glasses so thick you could just spot the pair of eyes beneath, and I had the the motor skills of a blob of jelly…
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Someone asked the Dalai Lama (?) what surprises him most. This was his response.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
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How to Hug a Porcupine.
by Lauren Hanna Foster on Jul 31, 2011
I didn’t buy the book “How to Hug a Porcupine.” I felt, for some strange reason, that all I needed at the time was the title of the book. It was enough for me. It was enough to know that difficult relationships are so common in this world that someone wrote a book about it. It was enough to know that I’m not the only person who struggles with porcupines.
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COMMON Pitch is August 19th at Boulder Theater. Go.
by Carmel Hagen on Jul 31, 2011
Greetings from Fearless Cottage. Just a heads up: We’re sort of in love with this thing we’re working on. It’s called COMMON Pitch, and it’s Fearless Cottage/COMMON’s first ever public event. It’s kind of a coming out party, if you will (because we know you’ve been wondering what we do all day besides using Justin’s [...]
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Principles of Twisting: Marichasana C with Kino MacGregor
by Kino MacGregor on Jul 31, 2011
The Ashtanga Yoga method purifies the internal systems of the body, clears emotional and psychological blockages and frees the student to experience a new depth of consciousness within themselves and their lives. When you begin the practice there are a series of simple movements in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series that will help you tap [...]
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Eco Artist Claire Morgan: Ecological Order and Disorder
by Alicia Lubowski-Jahn on Jul 31, 2011
Visual artist Claire Morgan’s suspended three-dimensional formations point to unexpected outcomes, the transience of the natural world, and ineffable, transcendent realms.
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In Peace with the Past – The ideal of “Kshama” in Yoga.
by Prasad Rangnekar on Jul 31, 2011
When one’s mind has a tendency to oscillate towards the past regrets, the present manifests in the form of self-blame. By being in a perpetual state of self blame in the present the soul gets smothered. But the Yogi creates a “revolution” every moment by breaking away from chains of the past and making every present moment a new discovery, a new adventure.
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Wholeness: A Fairytale. ~ Bonnie Solomon
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
In the land of Fast, Cheap ‘n Easy, my healing quest has been anything but…
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Part 3: Yoga Teacher Training Now More Dangerous than Originally Thought. ~ Kristina Chandler
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 31, 2011
was leading the most fragile existence. On the outside, perhaps there was nothing remarkable to see. On most days I felt like a hiker on a mountain path, making my way along, head down, putting one foot in front of the other in a completely forgettable way. But one gust of wind, one missed step, one loose rock, and I would fall.
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Independence, a mis-diagnosis?
by Nadine McNeil on Jul 31, 2011
To strive for freedom is a natural phenomenon of the human condition. To attain independence is a privilege that can only be exercised by those who are empowered by virtue of their freedom. The notion of independence is an intoxicant to a large extent, one that has left the vast majority of its off-springs feeling largely abandoned.
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Self-improvement is bad for you.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 31, 2011
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~ Lao Tzu Self-improvement takes you outside of yourself. Self-improvement fools me into thinking wisdom is separate from my fundamental nature. There is no goal: the journey is the goal.
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Totally Original Yoga Poses Video. {Funny}
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 30, 2011
This is a mess: Related bonus:
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King of the Hill does Yoga for Back Pain (Jonny Depp). {Cartoon}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 30, 2011
I don’t have my headphones, so all I know is it’s something about him having a bad back, and it’s meant to be funny. Enjoy. Bonus:
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One Large Human Breast Milk from GM Cows’ Udders Latte, Coming Right Up? ~ Emily Alex
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 30, 2011
Sampling a paper cup of freshly squeezed breast milk, the workers at the Beijing university’s dairy farm grin and assert that it is “stronger and sweeter” than its bovine counterpart, plus — get this — better for you because…
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How to achieve dogness (or, God-ness).
by Clare Polencheck on Jul 30, 2011
Stop chasing your tail.
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Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.
by Tanya Lee Markul on Jul 30, 2011
Shut the Hell Up Yogically, No Time for Anything, Becoming Grounded, Showing Up Crying, Love and Roses for Norway, Losing a Y-Card, Dangers of Doing Good, Yoga While Moving All Over the World, Tantra & Sex, and The Mindfulness Revolution. (You were expecting The Brady Bunch perhaps?)
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The Difference between Radical Christianity & Islamic Terrorism?
by Benjamin Riggs on Jul 30, 2011
A discussion about the most relevant religious/political issue of our day.
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Reading Lots of Yoga Books Doesn’t Make you a Guru. ~ Toni Grates
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 30, 2011
“Honour” is to a high-maintenance yogi as “exploring the craft” is to the high-maintenance actor.
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My Sweaty Love Affair With Mr. B. ~ Rachel Meyer
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 30, 2011
And he sang. And he sweated. And he could ramble on for hours about philosophy and books and history…
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What You Need To Know About Being “Hardcore”. ~ Meredith Hines
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 30, 2011
My sense of the world expands, yet I am humbled and liberated in realizing how little my life is against the sky of the universe. My troubles are placed in immediate perspective…
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Before you consider voting for Ron Paul, read this list.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 30, 2011
And the least “Scumbaggy” Republican choice for President in 2012 election is… …Ron Paul. Actually, the least scumbaggy choice among the Republicans isn’t pictured: I’m with Huntsman. PS: Guess the below convinces me: no more sharing of otherwise-awesome Ron Paul videos here on elephant.
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The Gay Agenda.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 29, 2011
1,000 Words: Funny. And, true.
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Arrest that Rabbi & take away his wheelchair. {Debt Ceiling protest}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 29, 2011
Amen. Excerpt: “Our elected officials are protecting corporations and wealthy individuals while shredding the safety net for millions of the most vulnerable people in our nation and abroad. Our faith won’t allow us to passively watch this travesty unfold. … Today, we offer our bodies as a living sacrifice,” wrote the Rev. Michael Livingston, a [...]
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Jon Lajoie Don’t give a F*ck about the Concept of Emptiness in Buddhism.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 29, 2011
F*ck Everything. In Buddhism, we practice seeing how everything that we think is solid and real is lacking inherent existence, at least in the way we think it exists. The end result, however, isn’t nihilism…well, I’ll let Jon Lajoie take it from here (watch to the end).
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“I thought we already took care of this sh*t.”
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 29, 2011
Congress reneges on the key provision in the 9/11 Health Care Responders Bill. …remember that one, the one Jon Stewart & his viewers helped highlight, embarrass Congress with, and get them to push through before Xmas? The Daily Show – I Thought We Already Took Care of This S@#t Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political [...]
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It Begins With the Mother: Quintessential Yoga on Kauai
by Linda Buzogany on Jul 29, 2011
Saul David Raye’s mother counts him among one of her teachers. I’m sure he learned a thing or two from her.
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Always Reconcile in Love
by Wendy Strgar on Jul 29, 2011
“The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.” -Thich Nhat Hanh The majority of relationships fail from our collective inability to make peace with each other. We watch our long-term investments of loving connection wither on the vine rather than take the courageous steps of seeking [...]
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Luna Nueva y Mercurio Retrógrada 2011. {Article in Spanish}
by Yesica Pineda on Jul 29, 2011
pues no importa que tan confundida nuestra mente, que tan turbulento nuestro diálogo interior o que tan caóticas nuestras relaciones, la presencia del Universo siempre es de confiarse como testigo de nuestra evolución en el intento de convertirnos en el material estelar del que estamos hechos.
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First Time Meditation Instruction.
by Linda Lewis on Jul 29, 2011
It was 1972. I had hitch-hiked, bused and snow-shoed to the Snow Lion Hotel at Jackson Hole, Wyoming for Trungpa Rinpoche’s “Crazy Wisdom” seminar.
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Reflections: “Yoga in America” While Congress Holds America Hostage
by Hilary Lindsay on Jul 29, 2011
What has yoga got to do with politics? Maybe everything.
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2011 New Moon in Leo and Mercury Retrograde
by Yesica Pineda on Jul 29, 2011
For no matter how confused our inner mind, how turbulent our inner chat or how chaotic our relationships the Universe presence is always trustworthy to witness us evolve in our attempt to become the star material we are made of.
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The Debt Ceiling Crisis – A Lesson In Spirituality?
by Tom Grasso on Jul 29, 2011
I am left rather exasperated by the shear infantile behavior of our political leaders, pundits and others stuck in their ideological camps. The are rolling around in their ideas of what is “right” like swine rolling around in their pigsties.
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Are supporters of excess heat & sweat in yoga class just full of hot air? ~ Dan Pitko
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 29, 2011
Many yogis love heat and sweat. Others do not. The claim: “sweat” is good for you because it “purifies” the body of “toxins.” Some also say that extra heat “opens” the body more, allowing a practitioner to “go deeper” in a posture and their practice. Is there any merit to these claims of detoxification?
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Letting Go: What it means. How to do it.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 29, 2011
“Renunciation is not giving up the things of the world, but accepting that they go away.”
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Video: Millions of songbirds in danger. Oh, & your drinking water.
by Lynn Hasselberger on Jul 29, 2011
In Canada’s boreal forest, the Peace-Athabasca Delta is a haven for millions of migratory birds—a vast nesting ground for millions of America’s backyard songbirds. It’s no place for even more tar sands development, which is already poisoning the boreal forest’s rivers and lakes. Tar sands development has been called the “most destructive project on earth” [...]
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The Magic of Amateur Singers Pouring Their Hearts Out in Jewish Communal Song. ~ Joey Weisenberg
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 29, 2011
Professionalism isn’t what we’re after. We want an informal mob. An oozing cultural comfort that’ll prove a soft nest for nurturing good song.
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Do you know what you really look like?
by Amy Nobles Dolan on Jul 29, 2011
I’d sliced into the water feeling as sleek as an otter. Apparently, however, I’d looked about as graceful as my dog the one time we decided he needed to learn to swim.
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And Scientology was Born. {Spoken Word by L. Ron Hubbard’s great-grandson}
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 29, 2011
“Legacy of lies I still carries in my last name.” L. Ron Hubbard’s great Grandson, Jamie DeWolf, filmed in 2011.
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You get the Popcorn, I’ll get the Twizzlers.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 29, 2011
The Ides of March trailer. Reminds me of one of my other favorite movies. Okay, only genre-ally. But enough. Wanna go to the 7 or the 930?
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Pranking Private Corporations? Tom Green, at your service.
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 28, 2011
Don’t be intimidated by uptight rules and the cowardly pawns who enforce them. You’re not allowed to leave. You weren’t invited in. That’s okay, I’m leaving. More from the Department of Don’t be intimidated by uptight rules and the cowardly pawns who enforce them.
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Silly Republicans…
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 28, 2011
Via Reddit: Not to mention the tariffs and highways and gas all necessary to their clothes and food and chairs and flags and signs…all made possible by our…taxes. Click image above for more un-funny irony.
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If you thought these two corporations were bad before…
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 28, 2011
Fox plus Monsanto = The Corporation.
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