Month: August 2021

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Beautiful Deeds Beautiful People

“If you have nothing GOOD to say”, then,

“SAY NOTHING.”

Mom sayings continues,

“If you having nothing good to say, then, why speak? If you have nothing good to say then by all means be quiet !”

My mother used to say this often … Referring especially to some people who tend to dwell on the negative and spread that negative energy. What she is saying is – when you communicate, communicate good will based on good intentions – no hidden agenda.

Yet another teaching from my … mom dearest, would be how to shield yourself and deflect and defend yourself from those with ill intentions borne out of – who knows – maybe insecurities and fear.

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Healthy Activities Healthy Living Yoga

Wearing N95 at a hospital

Feeling sad for a senior with no escort in a long line … thinking about my frail mom and my heart aches. I am not alone.

Who needs Laughter Yoga just about now? Beautiful practice I can either refer to those in the field or comically work with you – just msg wagayoga@gmail.com for your therapy today:)

Yoga is not about stretching in prezel poses – yes, it’s about stretching to make space where cramped but more than anything, it’s a beautiful practice to find JOY and reconnect with the inherent light we all have within.

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Beautiful Deeds Beautiful People Healthy Living

Thank you mom for this reminder!

“Make The Ordinary Come Alive”

Do not ask your children

to strive for extraordinary lives.

Such striving may seem admirable,

but it is a way of foolishness.

Help them instead to find the wonder

and the marvel of an ordinary life.

Show them the joy of tasting

tomatoes, apples and pears.

Show them how to cry

when pets and people die.

Show them the infinite pleasure

in the touch of a hand.

And make the ordinary come alive for them.

The extraordinary will take care of itself.

William Martin, The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

As the new school year starts, I am reminded of this as I see all these students, some with smiles and some with gloomy faces walking to local schools … So proud of them for putting on the masks and facing each day anew undeterred by the uncertainties adults are grappling with. Actually, many are suffering from inordinate amount of stress and anxieties so let’s support them through this difficult times – so together, we may grow resiliant and yet kind compassionate brave beings to change this world for the better.

I will be quoting another of my mom’s favorite saying tomorrow:)