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Tag Archives: poise
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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I’m Afraid To Love You If I’m Not Positive You’re Going To Love Me Back Equally
People with a strong sense of self are less afraid to love. They don’t need to know that they will be loved back equally. I have a weak sense of self. I find out who I am through the reactions … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, least three days, monogamy, own two feet, poise, sense of self
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The Wunderkid Conductor – 28-year-old Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel
With all the hoopla about this new conductor, how come nobody has commented on how he tightens his neck and pulls down on his spine when he conducts. A lot of musicians do this. They think it shows they’re trying … Continue reading
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Tagged all the hoopla, conductor, ills, poise, spine
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In BugaBonga Cave
My brother, HoboBob, stopped by my cam chat room: HoboBob: Where do the well off of LA go during August? Eve: we’re boring him russiandragon: I thought he would trim the beard too HoboBob: I know the French go to … Continue reading
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Tagged abos, australian aborigines, big bear, poise, self control, sumthin
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