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Jul 20Liked by Stephanie Alter Jones

I've come to value the "practice of practicing." We're never going to stop wandering off-track from our goals and good intentions, because we're constantly responding to a life in flux. Our practices need occasional updates, too, so they don't become stale. Going off-track and then reorienting myself is another way of coming home. ✨ Also, what a gorgeous Mt Rainier photo! 😍

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Mt. Rainier was gorgeous all the way around last month!

Thank you for suggesting "the practice of practicing" It reminds me of a yoga teacher friend who once spent a whole month exclusively practicing shavasana (resting pose) when her regular practice felt stale - note to self, practicing differently is still practicing!

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Jul 20Liked by Stephanie Alter Jones

Sometimes, going off-track can lead to unexpected discoveries. Free-falling for a time can be liberating but I also really appreciate how easy it is to stray and not achieve our aims. I really like the fact that you see this as a way to reset yourself. Good luck with your creative adventures!

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I like your image of free-falling, Sue. I admit to being fearful/conflicted of that sort of letting go, but also intrigued by it, which probably means I could use a little...

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