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Hey Reader, School's out for summer and I don't know about you, but as much as I love my family, already I can feel myself craving the solitude and structure of my normal routine. The one that gives me space to plan, to practice, to think, and to put pen to paper in the quiet pockets of the day. But... that will have to wait until September. For now, all I can do is try my best to go with the flow. And here's my plan for that: Whether it's a 20 minute practice before the kids wake up or a full weekend of silence by the river, it all comes back to the same thing: Small, consistent choices, repeated every day, aren't selfish. They're the foundation that keeps me and you balanced and feeling our best. After all, we're the main character in our own lives, and nobody else is going to take the action that keeps us there. Let's do this! See you on the mat soon, xoM |
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