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On the Idea of Reinvention vs. Regeneration

On the Idea of Reinvention vs. Regeneration

Grifters, self-acceptance, and growth

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Apr 25, 2021
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Friends! I have two offerings. The first (Seagrass, a workshop for healing) is this coming weekend, and you can find info HERE and register HERE.

The second is much more substantial. BODY TALK is all about loving and embracing and connecting with ourselves. Info HERE.

In May, I’ll be graduating from my 200 hour yoga teacher training. The training has been transformative. I’ve heard people use this word to describe trainings, but didn’t think my experience would culminate in transformation. I’m grateful it did. I’ve learned that I am a gifted teacher, and to release the imposter syndrome that has plagued me for most of my life. It’s not that imposter syndrome isn’t there anymore. It’s just that I don’t believe what it says I am.

Using the word “gifted” in reference to myself brings up lots of old baggage. The baggage is packed with words like “bragging,” “too big for your britches",” and “full of yourself.” In my human experience I learned to adapt to these words being used against me, a…

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