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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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Stalled

He sat in his car after therapy and did battle. He was parked on a hill. His wheels were swung in as the law demanded. But the damn ignition wouldn’t turn. The wheel wouldn’t turn. The automatic transmission wouldn’t turn. … Continue reading

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Bad Use

After yoga class one evening, I was extolling the benefits of Alexander Technique. The woman talked about how yoga imparts similar benefits — it opens up the chakras. “Maybe,” I said. “I’m not so sure. I look around in yoga … Continue reading

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LimmudLA 2010

I hope Heaven will be one long LimmudLA. Here’s my story this year: Jan. 29. I got sick. Jan. 31. The healing begins. Feb. 7. I return to yoga for the first time in 11 days. “Perfect,” I think. “I … Continue reading

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I Am So Scared Right Now

So I’m sitting here Sunday night and I’m scared. I’m scared for myself. I’m scared for my life. I’m scared for my finances. I’m scared for my manhood. I’m a 43-year old man and I’m not paying my bills. I’m … Continue reading

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