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Daily Archives: June 12, 2011
What Do You Notice? II
Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, A few days ago you posted a piece entitled “What do you notice“? in reference to the Alexander Technique. I couldn’t help but be struck by the similarities I encountered describing the Zen Buddhist practice … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, R. Rabbs
Tagged Alexander Technique, buddhist practice, orthodox jews, uneasy truce, upper middle class, zen buddhist
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What To Do With Luke
“Nobody knew what to do with his brain,” said a 1982 classmate of mine at Placer High School. “He was so hyper-verbal.” I often don’t know what to do with myself. I guess I should take comfort in other people … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Personal
Tagged face of disaster, fear of abandonment, high school journalism, neutral events, placer high school, rape experience
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Teaching Alexander Technique To Tattoo Artists
I was asked the other day to give a conclusion to an imaginary seminar I’d just delivered to tattoo artists on the Alexander Technique. “Thank you for coming,” I began. “I don’t think I’ve ever been around so many hardened … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Technique, Personal
Tagged alexander technique lessons, best of intentions, criminal tendencies, living the dream, tattoo artists, three strikes
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Restless Night
Not much sleep. I can’t get warm. June gloom. I feel ill at ease. Am I just starting to sense the enormity of my anxiety? Is that why it feels so keen right now? Am I letting down my defenses? … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, Personal, Pico/Robertson
Tagged good graces, ill at ease, june gloom, orthodox community, orthodox family, shuvuot
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