tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post5125011803282305028..comments2023-05-18T11:00:46.711-05:00Comments on linda's yoga journey: another kick in the yoga buttLinda-Samahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664989345039365084noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-92028239704984876972007-11-07T08:30:00.000-06:002007-11-07T08:30:00.000-06:00mac, thank you, from my heart. your words ring so...mac, thank you, from my heart. your words ring so true. <BR/><BR/>I can not access your profile, would love to read your blog if you have one.<BR/><BR/>peace to you friend.Linda-Samahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664989345039365084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-59699881059731466782007-11-07T07:49:00.000-06:002007-11-07T07:49:00.000-06:00betrayal in our community is as common as addictio...betrayal in our community is as common as addiction, as we practice it only makes us more of what we are- if the yamas and niyamas are not the foundation of our moral compass- the practice will only enhance the aspects of the ego that the yamas and niyamas would have addressed. Having been betrayed in the community on a deeply personal level I understand the suffering you are expereincing. I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350703824259868073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-90616276528811888302007-11-05T13:13:00.000-06:002007-11-05T13:13:00.000-06:00One step at a time, we are after all only human. Y...One step at a time, we are after all only human. You are doing great!Nadine Fawellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195579342324187133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-69079619122998240692007-11-01T21:26:00.000-05:002007-11-01T21:26:00.000-05:00you are just the sweetest thang, fran! I hope one...you are just the sweetest thang, fran! I hope one day we can meet!<BR/><BR/>jai bhagwan!<BR/>shanti!Linda-Samahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664989345039365084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-49803298434295147242007-11-01T19:03:00.000-05:002007-11-01T19:03:00.000-05:00I was thinking of this post and of you (and my gra...I was thinking of this post and of you (and my gratitude to you and gartenfische for influencing me to return to my practice) when I got to the yoga studio last night.<BR/><BR/>This instructor is a particularly good one, but the whole studio is very special. And it really is about yoga, meditation, service there.<BR/><BR/>Light to all is the thought that came to me and that is reflected in your Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-16465823527505774502007-10-31T17:32:00.000-05:002007-10-31T17:32:00.000-05:00"And when others cooperate in the sham, well that ..."And when others cooperate in the sham, well that is even worse.<BR/>It is sort of a microcosm of our society. Denial. Fear. Complicity."<BR/><BR/>ain't it the truth, girlfriend? you hit it right-on....<BR/><BR/>thanks so much for your words, your insight. I'm better. really! just took a while to process. it wasn't the addiction of the owner -- an addict is an addict is an addict and there Linda-Samahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664989345039365084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-92031155187451660952007-10-31T16:40:00.000-05:002007-10-31T16:40:00.000-05:00Oh Linda,I am so behind in my blog reading... I ca...Oh Linda,<BR/><BR/>I am so behind in my blog reading... I came over here and was stunned to read this post.<BR/><BR/>First of all, I laud your honesty and your desire for truth. What a situation you were in... untenable! And when others cooperate in the sham, well that is even worse. <BR/><BR/>It is sort of a microcosm of our society. Denial. Fear. Complicity.<BR/><BR/>However, due to your huge Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-45612597569628573152007-10-31T13:55:00.000-05:002007-10-31T13:55:00.000-05:00Thanks for your honesty. Rage is a tough one. It...Thanks for your honesty. Rage is a tough one. It's a real practice to see the divine in someone, when there actions are so poor. In my own life, the best I can do (right now) is wait till my original frustration or anger quiets a bit, then directly the breath to my center nostrils. Finally, seeing the pain and unhappiness that this person must be in to act in such an unexceptable manner. I Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112238121767903592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-9565651688991434242007-10-31T09:10:00.000-05:002007-10-31T09:10:00.000-05:00Linda, you are so brave. Your friend's words are w...Linda, you are so brave. Your friend's words are wise, so I have nothing to add other than that my thoughts and prayers are with you.<BR/><BR/>Namaste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-78065838966199830242007-10-30T22:24:00.000-05:002007-10-30T22:24:00.000-05:00Hi Linda,You know my views on the subject already,...Hi Linda,<BR/><BR/>You know my views on the subject already, of course. Good luck with your new endeavors, and thank you for making yourself available to your students in spite of any obstacles in your path.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598310008835196523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695025.post-91753159322318660932007-10-29T16:05:00.000-05:002007-10-29T16:05:00.000-05:00yoga studio owner drunk?shame. i'm glad you are f...yoga studio owner drunk?<BR/>shame. i'm glad you are finding greener pastures. hopefully the owner will be able to recover. that's a tough one. alcoholism is more common than many people know.<BR/><BR/>lovely post. the most important thing you can do is to take care of yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968972326995411353noreply@blogger.com