Choosing Boldness Through Connection
“Bold” was not a word used to describe me when I was younger. Shy, sensitive, and cooperative were the top descriptors for my first decade or so of life. Boldness has only recently become a greater aspect of my authentic self as I’ve weaseled my way into adulthood. I value authenticity, and think that in
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The Power of Female Friendships
I would never have considered myself someone who had strong female friendships growing up. In fact, there was always something that left me feeling a bit of an outsider when it came to my female peers. Because of this I have worked intentionally in my adult life to cultivate meaningful relationships with women around me.
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Why I Can’t Castrate Gonzo
“Is he yours?” I get this a lot when I’m walking @Gonzobulldog. “Well…” I hesitate – can you really own a living being?, “…we live together if that’s what you mean?” Because of that – and a whole host of other reasons I’ll get to – I just can’t do it… I also can’t call
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I’m Not a Very “Good Yogi”
I’m not a very ‘good yogi’. (And here I use both ‘good’ and ‘yogi’ pretty damn liberally.) For instance… I’m a little too attached to worldly possessions – I’ve lost two pairs of Prada sunglasses in the last two months and their loss has effected me deeply. If you’ve seen them, for Gods’ sakes PLEASE
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Love Un/Requited.
I saw my dad a few months ago for the first time in 11 years. Before that it had been 13 years. We spent most of our time silent, using our tongues less than our ears—turns out you can’t catch up on 35 years. The day passed in a very manly—and pleasant—Midwestern way. We lifted
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Why I Choose Celibacy.
Sexuality is an interesting topic to teach on, especially in a public yoga class. Sweat pouring down sculpted, scantily clad bodies—heat and humidity, breath and energy warming us “from the inside out”—well, you get it. But as it’s one of very few topics that I have explored extensively, the honor fell to me naturally to
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