Re: Gratitude Visits, Thanksgiving Yoga and more (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:52:21 -0800 (PST)
 >
 > zoom t-day yoga

But, will have you the strength to do so?

 >  > From: Julianne Rice Yoga<http://www.juliannerice.com/~me>
 >  > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:56:18 +0000
 >  > 
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 >  > Vote here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFHNLLS)
 >  > (time will be determined from these Survey results)
 >  > WHAT TIME would you like to practice?
 >  > on
 >  > Thanksgiving Day, Thurs. 11/26
 >  > Online Flow for Strength Yoga Class
 >  > (emphasis on core strengthening)
 >  > 
 >  > ** Gratitude Visits
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 >  > "Don't you just love getting snail mail from people you care about?"
 >  > 
 >  > What is a Gratitude Visit? It's a gratitude practice that I believe is not 
 >  > that well known. I love it. I'm hoping that you will, too. On a practical 
 >  > level, it's a no cost way to enjoy this Thanksgiving and contribute to 
 >  > making it a truly happy one for you and someone special in your life. It's 
 >  > more than saying thanks.
 >  > Gratitude Visit How-To:
 >  > * Think of someone that positively influences (or has influenced) your life.
 >  > * Take a bit of time to reflect on them noticing how you feel as you do.
 >  > * Then begin to write them a letter letting them know how grateful you are 
 >  > to have them in your life. Share with them the many ways that knowing them 
 >  > has made a difference in your life. Perhaps they have had a positive impact 
 >  > on the way you see things and/or the way you approach your life. Perhaps 
 >  > they have influenced you and the person you have become by their mere "
 >  > presence" in your life. Of course, the choices of things we can be grateful 
 >  > for are endless. Just write heartfully. Don't be in a hurry. Savor the 
 >  > memories and the moment.
 >  > * Take some time to read and re-read and notice how you feel. Smiles and/or 
 >  > heartfelt tears may come. Welcome them. They are medicine for the soul.
 >  > * Send the letter (or hand deliver it) to this person. It is up to you 
 >  > whether you let them know ahead of time that the letter is coming. Or you 
 >  > may prefer it to be a surprise. Some people enjoy reading the letter out 
 >  > loud to the person they are appreciating. That part is personal choice.
 >  > * Pay attention to your level of positivity in the coming weeks because of 
 >  > the Gratitude Visit.
 >  > 
 >  > Note: This process can also work for our loved ones who have passed away. I 
 >  > recently did a Gratitude Visit with my Dad. He passed away when I was a 
 >  > teenager. This was incredibly powerful. I felt deeply connected. After you 
 >  > are finished with this type of Gratitude Visit, you can tuck the letter away 
 >  > someplace special or release it in a mindful way. So much love and healing 
 >  > is possible through this type of process.
 >  > 
 >  > ** "When you appreciate the good the good appreciates"
 >  > - Tal Ben-Shahar
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 >  > 
 >  > ** ZOOMING IN
 >  > ------------------------------------------------------------
 >  > Join us online by clicking on this Zoom link (
 >  > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3529291622?pwd=QithM3diNnlLM2xMNnZsYy85TElJUT09&mc_cid=f968bffad8&mc_eid=[UNIQID])
 >  > * Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm Flow for Strength Yoga
 >  > * Wednesdays 7:30 - 9pm Yoga and Meditation (a little less strenuous and 
 >  > more alignment instructions than Flow for Strength)
 >  > * Wednesdays 4 - 4:20pm Mindful Pause: Guided Meditation
 >  > 
 >  > Thanks so much for your financial contributions. They can be made through
 >  > Venmo: @Julianne-Rice  or  PayPal: http://profiles.yahoo.com/julirice