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Monday, July 22, 2019
I'm traveling for work and have taken my new mat on its first voyage.

In the lovely city of Seattle, on my hotel room floor, getting ready to practice.

Feeling good, and looking forward to what my practice will bring.

Monday, July 22, 2019,
One cannot deny how marvelous one feels after a strong and focused practice.  I don't know why I haven't been hitting my mat with enthusiasm lately but I've gotten out of the habit of waking early and going to my mat.

Today's practice allowed me to rekindle some of that warmth, peace, and understanding that comes after a good yoga practice; there's nothing like it. 

Mentally, I feel stable, focused and powerful.  Physically, I feel relaxed, and strong.  Spiritually, I feel humbled.  I always pray and meditate before and after my practice (and during), and it feels good to offer yourself up to God in devotion.  One's silly and feeble problems seem complex and unsolvable at first and then, after connecting, you wonder why you ever worried. 

Feeling wonderful and ready to go out into the day.

Namaste

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