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Category Archives: Alexander Technique
Building My Blogging Kingdom
Dr. Spielvogel, in the fall of 1995, I decided I needed to publish a book. And then in July of 1997, I developed my first website. I went after these goals with complete intensity. I gave my life up for … Continue reading
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Tagged 21 months, alexander technique teacher, Alison Armstrong, highs and lows, massage therapist, new sheriff in town, professional identities, spielvogel
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Alexander Technique Brings Me Tranquility At The Shabbos Table
I have Shabbos lunch with friends. I’ve known them for about a decade but haven’t been to their home in a year. “What’s the matter, Luke?” asks the hostess at the end of the meal. “You haven’t said anything inappropriate … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, alexander technique teachers, habitual reactions, holocaust survivor, inappropriate remarks, peace and tranquility, psycho therapy, shmuck, unnecessary tension
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Empathy & Shame
Throughout my life, I’ve had my narcissism interrupted by tides of empathy. I would suddenly see things as they really were for those around me and I would see how I was doing things that were unnecessarily hurting others and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, chronic fatigue syndrome, economics professor, eye on the prize, lightning flashes, Narcissism
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When Do I Trust My Feelings?
I think the only time I trust my feelings is when I determine whether or not I want a particular woman. No matter how good and kind and smart she is, if I don’t want her, there is no point … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander technique lessons, chemistry, feelings, internal organs, pencil, poise, rabbs, romantic relationship, straitjacket
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‘Constructive Awareness: Alexander Technique and the Spiritual Quest’
I picked up this book and I did not expect much. On the back cover, it reads: “Daniel McGowan has personally introduced more than 7,000 people in the U.S. and Europe to Alexander Technique since 1983.” That kind of talk … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, body tension, christian upbringing, daniel mcgowan, muscle tension, prose style, spiritual quest, straitjacket
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