In the past few weeks, I have failed at 2 stated goals:
1. to write one blog post p/day for 7 days straight
2. to lose 7 lbs in one month, in order to claim some winnings from the DietBet pot (a pretty cool site.)
- ALSO TRUE -
In the past few weeks, I have made significant progress on two projects:
1. I managed to get 5 blog posts written during that exceptionally crazy week
2. I managed to lose 6 pounds during one month
True, I did not reach my named goal in either case, but the effort brought me closer to both valued targets than I would have reached without participating in these challenges. At Dabble University, I offer the kind of progress toward valued learning that comes with stating your hopes and bearing witness to one another's efforts. I don't know exactly what final form this site will take, but for now, I am offering a chance to help me get things moving in the right direction by becoming a V-Flyer subscriber.
For the LOW LOW PRICE of $10.00, you can become a V-Flyer Subscriber. As a V-Flyer, you will have access to the V-Flyer Forum where we will dabble together on topics of mutual interest and/or personal value. The first 20 subscribers will also be entered into a drawing for an exclusive DabbleU tote bag!!! I know, right?
Now, in order to model good dabbling closure, I want to share with you my final (for now) learnings around the topic of Breathing, which I have been aggressively researching for the past few weeks. First of all, yes, I am breathing more clearly now, mostly due to getting over a lingering cold. But also, thanks to some wisdom shared by a friend of mine who is a Breathing Master. Meagan Johnson is both a professional vocalist and a teacher of the Alexander Technique (check out her website HERE), both of which center themselves in proper breathing. In a short interview with Meagan, she shared these words:
In the Alexander Technique, I instruct people to stop trying to "take a breath."
First, the goal is to release the breath that is already in your lungs, even if it's just a teaspoon.
Second, pause. Wait without holding or tensing. Release the tension in your neck and shoulders.
When your body says "breathe," ALLOW the breath to return.
Try not to "take" a big breath, but to see what comes to you.
I am drawn to this concept of not TAKING a breath, but ALLOWING breath to return - trusting in life to give what is needed without grasping and gasping. The universe is on my side in this - it wants to give me the breath I need in order to thrive. So, just let it.
Finally, I stumbled across a video series that I've been enjoying: Cosmic Kids Yoga. Clearly, as stated, it is meant for kids. But, I find it mesmerizing and adorably affirming as Jaime leads us through our yoga/breathing exercises while telling us stories in a perky British way - encouraging us to "try not to wobble." I mean, how can you resist a Zen Yoga instructor who sprinkles her lessons with "Lovely. Gosh your clever!" and who ends her lessons with "... and now, we give ourselves a cuddle."
Reminder - SUBSCRIBE NOW TO V-FLYERS AND BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED FOR THE DABBLEU TOTE BAG DRAWING!
1. to write one blog post p/day for 7 days straight
2. to lose 7 lbs in one month, in order to claim some winnings from the DietBet pot (a pretty cool site.)
- ALSO TRUE -
In the past few weeks, I have made significant progress on two projects:
1. I managed to get 5 blog posts written during that exceptionally crazy week
2. I managed to lose 6 pounds during one month
True, I did not reach my named goal in either case, but the effort brought me closer to both valued targets than I would have reached without participating in these challenges. At Dabble University, I offer the kind of progress toward valued learning that comes with stating your hopes and bearing witness to one another's efforts. I don't know exactly what final form this site will take, but for now, I am offering a chance to help me get things moving in the right direction by becoming a V-Flyer subscriber.
For the LOW LOW PRICE of $10.00, you can become a V-Flyer Subscriber. As a V-Flyer, you will have access to the V-Flyer Forum where we will dabble together on topics of mutual interest and/or personal value. The first 20 subscribers will also be entered into a drawing for an exclusive DabbleU tote bag!!! I know, right?
Now, in order to model good dabbling closure, I want to share with you my final (for now) learnings around the topic of Breathing, which I have been aggressively researching for the past few weeks. First of all, yes, I am breathing more clearly now, mostly due to getting over a lingering cold. But also, thanks to some wisdom shared by a friend of mine who is a Breathing Master. Meagan Johnson is both a professional vocalist and a teacher of the Alexander Technique (check out her website HERE), both of which center themselves in proper breathing. In a short interview with Meagan, she shared these words:
In the Alexander Technique, I instruct people to stop trying to "take a breath."
First, the goal is to release the breath that is already in your lungs, even if it's just a teaspoon.
Second, pause. Wait without holding or tensing. Release the tension in your neck and shoulders.
When your body says "breathe," ALLOW the breath to return.
Try not to "take" a big breath, but to see what comes to you.
I am drawn to this concept of not TAKING a breath, but ALLOWING breath to return - trusting in life to give what is needed without grasping and gasping. The universe is on my side in this - it wants to give me the breath I need in order to thrive. So, just let it.
Finally, I stumbled across a video series that I've been enjoying: Cosmic Kids Yoga. Clearly, as stated, it is meant for kids. But, I find it mesmerizing and adorably affirming as Jaime leads us through our yoga/breathing exercises while telling us stories in a perky British way - encouraging us to "try not to wobble." I mean, how can you resist a Zen Yoga instructor who sprinkles her lessons with "Lovely. Gosh your clever!" and who ends her lessons with "... and now, we give ourselves a cuddle."
Reminder - SUBSCRIBE NOW TO V-FLYERS AND BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED FOR THE DABBLEU TOTE BAG DRAWING!
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