Random Philly Finds Part XII

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mulligan

Mulligan: when a player gets a second chance to perform a certain move or action.

The first time I heard this term was several years ago when I attempted to play a round of golf. Recently, I was asked a question that reminded me of this word...what is one thing in your past that you wish you could do over?

My response...I like this question, because it can be read from two different angles. The one that most people will take, something they regret that they wish they could do over. The one that I take...something that is so fun that I want to do it again.

For whatever reason, my experiences over the past few years have taught me to live without regret. I have definitely made mistakes. I have definitely burned some bridges, but I have also built ones that have led me to beautiful places.

Salabhasana

Salabhasana (locust pose) is a form of back bend, or spine stretch, using the strength of the upper and middle back to lift the weight of the legs as high as possible from a starting position face down on the floor. Most people find Salabhasana to be a very “strong” i.e. difficult and challenging posture to practice, and as such it not only improves flexibility and coordination, but also has strength and stamina benefits. 

When I began my Bikram Yoga practice two and a half years ago, this was my least favorite of the 26 poses. I found myself fidgeting, repositioning my hands in an attempt to buy myself more time before entering and holding the pose. Then one day, something clicked and “I got it.” It wasn’t necessarily that I made a gradual progression toward that end, it just happened. Now, it is the one that I enjoy the most. 

This experience has helped me draw parallels to other areas of my life. It has made me realize the times when I closed myself off to people, things and situations because they were unfamiliar. Sometimes, the unknown can be frightening, it can be challenging...but that is not a good reason to dislike it, nor is it an excuse to walk away from it.

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A couple days ago I revisited 2005. That’s the year I started this blog. I didn’t have much to say back then. I attributed it to lack of life experience. 

Then someone offered their take on it...

"It wasn’t for lack of life experience. You had it. But it was good. You were too busy out and experiencing life. Then, when you get fucked over...you are left moody and miserable. And with a mind of racing thoughts smothered by emotion. That’s when writing really springs into action. At least the good writers.”

Fast forward to March of 2014...I haven’t had much to say lately..and somehow I think that is a very good thing.