la vie française
My failure to be able to produce French was really jarring for me, and once I realized how hard this was going to be, I found myself feeling
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Mat Magic & Witchy Wanderings
- May 24
Remembering the Magic of Discipline in Réunion
The Practice, Issue VI May 24, 2024 Happy Full Moon in Sagittarius! It finally feels like we are out of the thickness and murkiness of...
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- May 10
Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone
The Practice, Issue V May 10, 2024 Can you believe it's May already? April felt like a whirlwind of intensity, didn't it? It's almost...
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- Apr 24
The Transformative Power of Coaching: A Holistic Approach to Personal Growth
In today's fast-paced and often overwhelming world, finding avenues for personal growth and self-discovery is crucial for maintaining a...
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- Apr 19
Is it Intuition or Anxiety?
The Practice, Issue IV April 18, 2024 I have one and a half weeks left in Mysore, and as my time dwindles, I have been thinking a lot...
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- Apr 15
The Transformative Magic of Distance Reiki: Healing from Anywhere
Welcome to the realm of Reiki, where the ancient art of energy healing meets modern-day wellness. As a 500-hour certified yoga teacher...
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- Apr 15
Unlocking Personal Insights: The Magic of Birth Chart Readings and Astrology
Astrology—a mystical tapestry of cosmic energies and celestial alignments that has fascinated humanity for centuries. It's not just about...
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- Apr 15
Art and Wisdom of Tarot: A Path to Self-Reflection and Clarity
Let's delve into the enchanting world of tarot—a tool not just for divination, but for self-discovery and personal empowerment. As a...
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- Apr 12
What's Next?
The Practice, Issue III April 12, 2024 I have entered my final 3 weeks in Mysore. I'll be leaving on April 30. It's strange because 3...
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- Apr 5
Why India?
The Practice, Issue II April 5, 2024 It has become so normal in my life at this point that I have almost forgotten what a wild and...
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- Mar 29
I'm Back! (Sort of)
The Practice, Issue I It seems like just yesterday that I wrote an email to my clients and friends, letting you know that my marriage had...
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- Mar 16
My 35th Birthday: Reflecting on the Magic of the Past Year
Today is my birthday. This day, last year, was the hardest day of my entire life. It’s the day that I decided to pack up whatever I could...
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- Mar 8
Reclaiming the Magic of Movement: Beyond Aesthetics and Disease Prevention
It’s a shame that movement and exercise have been sold to us as ways to get thin (or muscular, or aesthetically pleasing) or to prevent...
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- Feb 17
Discipline in the Land of Hanuman
Hampi, what an unexpected gift! My original plans were to come to Hampi for 6 days to spend time with my rock climbing friend. I had no...
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- Jan 1, 2024
2 Years Sober
I used to think sobriety was only for people who hit “rock bottom.” I used to think sobriety was only for people who found Jesus. I used...
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- Oct 11, 2023
Pain to Pleasure
I woke up yesterday morning to an unfamiliar feeling. It can actually only really be described as the lack of a feeling. I woke up,...
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- Sep 13, 2023
Retrograde Return
Retrogrades have a bad reputation. In the world of linear progression, no rest, and productivity over anything else, it’s easy to see why...
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- Sep 7, 2023
Summer has come and gone...
And I have some things to share My Dear Rise Family, It has been 108 days since I left Las Cruces, putting my life on pause while I went...
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- Sep 5, 2023
Foreigner
My first several days in Mysore have forced me to pause and think of the labels I wear and the ones I have had to shed in order to step...
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- Aug 28, 2023
Time Warp
I’m quite used to bending time and experiencing what feels like weeks in the matter of days. But my time in Bali surprised even myself....
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