Remembering Yourself
December, 2021
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Dec. 17, 2021 - In reading the book, "The Extended Mind," the author talks about the idea of remembering ourselves, and how we need reminders to remember who we are. She states that we are "strong" and easily stay connected to our self, but isn't actually true, it takes practice. We need reminders. For instance, at work and at home, it's really good to have photos or other objects that remind you of You.
I was thinking of this in terms of yoga, and that is really what every practice is about...taking time each day, or whenever you can, to remind yourself of yourself. To do that today, we will walk though a photo gallery in our minds or who we are. We'll remember experiences, people, activities...whatever you need to say, "Yup, that's me!"
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