Category Archives: Health

Startle Reflex

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sputterpub

We know self-preservation instinct’s strong –all act reflexively to duck a fail.But I just watched an expert get it wrong,I think, about the way we flailas babies, startled, arms and legs outflung,and, gasping then, delay our next exhale.It’s not just … Continue reading →

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Precovery

Posted on January 19, 2025 by sputterpub

I am not ill. My brother didn’t sharehis cold with me. And others failed to spillthe germs that recently seem everywhere.I am not ill. Though I’ve a knee that warns me to instilldue caution how I move, it’s only fairappreciating … Continue reading →

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Dawn Yoga

Posted on January 13, 2025 by sputterpub

I woke away from home before the sun,and though most Saturdays I will omitthe mat, preferring talk and iPad funwith bouncing kids, last week I did committo 7 days of Prana. I could waitfor guided breathing till the afternoon,but better … Continue reading →

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Forestalled

Posted on January 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Preempted by complaints she feels unwell(beset by stress, depression, lethargy),there isn’t any space for me to tellher I’m exhausted by her tendencyto chastise, judge, attempt to yank by yellfor her sore feelings some apology.I’ll have to wait to modify the … Continue reading →

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Blanket Yoga

Posted on January 7, 2025 by sputterpub

It felt so fine I didn’t mind at allthe effort spent to nurture knee and spine,which took to twinging after that near-fall.It felt so fine. I lavished 40 minutes to entwinemy arms in hug and let my sinews sprawl.My breathing … Continue reading →

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A Sinister Report

Posted on January 5, 2025 by sputterpub

The left knee says it needs a rest at least,complaining constantly the last 3 days.It’s often tentative, but pain’s increasedof late – if fortunate, it’s just a phaseto be repaired by time and lazy ways.The middle toe I stubbed is … Continue reading →

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Skidding

Posted on January 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I skidded on the wood outside my doorthat forms a boardwalk to the entry gate.Each winter, rain makes stepping there unsure –plant-slick and weathered. I offset my weightavoiding falling, swerving twice. My fateis to now to wait for what that … Continue reading →

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Kind Minds (A Rondine)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by sputterpub

If we were kind, it’s seldom we would yell.We’d demonstrate the gentle in the mind,respecting how our lives have intertwined,refraining from a tendency to telleach other how to better. We’d compelbehavior matching what we wish to find.If we were kind. … Continue reading →

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Selling the Goods

Posted on December 14, 2024 by sputterpub

The kids will eat the vegetables I cut,and fruits that I arrange in patterns neat,mandalas where there’s care how things abut.The kids will eat. I mimic chalked-in pictures from the street,selecting foods to satisfy the gutand sight, as well as … Continue reading →

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Gentle

Posted on December 11, 2024 by sputterpub

I chose the practice titled “Slow Your Roll.”It begged just 16 minutes from my clock,and slowly then I reassumed controlof seconds, as I stretched in taking stockof ligament and tendon, palm and sole,my skeleton relearning to unlock.That carpet time promoted … Continue reading →

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