Category Archives: Personal

The Benefits I’ve Received From The Alexander Technique

I am just realizing how much stronger I am today than when I started my Alexander Technique teacher training program in January 2009. When I started the program, which lasts for three hours every day (36 weeks a year), I … Continue reading

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Should I Move In With My Friend Fred?

Fred emails: I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that Luke does not want to leave LA. Khunrum: A bit more than speculation counselor. Could you be hoping Luke doesn’t want to relocate 400 miles north? Fred: … Continue reading

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I Don’t Like To Look At Fat People

Unless the person has some extraordinary qualities or proximities to me, I don’t like to look at fat people. If I see the person in shul or at work or in a writer’s group or at yoga and I get … Continue reading

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How Did I Get In This Position?

All the air went out of my tires tonight when I realized… This happens to me over and over again. I have to believe I have a backstop so that I can go out and do what I want. Then … Continue reading

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My Shameful Social Climbing

I’m not at all happy with where I am in life. I want to climb higher. I like the air where the elite hang out. I’ve had a few sniffs of it in my time (when I was traipsing along … Continue reading

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