tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post2832518885240946249..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: Strength and FlexibilityDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-36085936625426866832016-01-11T07:45:16.934-08:002016-01-11T07:45:16.934-08:00My retirement is different in one area and it'...My retirement is different in one area and it's Buddy. I have this precious adult waiting daily for me and so often my own health and ego get in the way. We try to get some classes that work for us both but we never follow through for long. Instead we fly to resorts to mingle and sit by or in the sea for skin relief for Buddy's psorasis. Luckily we can find bargains and do this. It helps for a bit.<br />He too is aging and we try to laugh about it but we also talk about our hopes if we have an afterlife. Our souls will try to connect. We need to feel that to keep moving toward the final day. HOPE!Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-51363500835388499112015-11-13T04:18:31.117-08:002015-11-13T04:18:31.117-08:00How profound Deb (as always). Yoga and I have not ...How profound Deb (as always). Yoga and I have not made friends as yet - maybe it is time :-) XDeborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-11348930958079483882015-10-28T10:24:11.471-07:002015-10-28T10:24:11.471-07:00Okay, I just tried that pose. My nose was at least...Okay, I just tried that pose. My nose was at least two inches from my knee. I'm very impressed with your flexibility. I've often thought that yoga is something I need to pursue. The few times I have, I found it very difficult. Perhaps a good reason to pursue it.<br /><br />This post has such insight into it. I was writing in my journal this morning how I still seek rhythm and your discussion here of strength and flexibility coined it much better than my pen on my paper today. I can't seem to get those two together -- ever. Yesterday I walked 14,000 steps, but drank wine, too. Counter attack. <br /><br />The focusing on what is in front of you seems a much better disciplined choice. All 24 hours of the day. Hmmmm.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-10331408475646639772015-10-28T08:33:58.196-07:002015-10-28T08:33:58.196-07:00It has been too long since I tried a new or diffic...It has been too long since I tried a new or difficult yoga pose, and this piece makes me want to get back to it. I kind of love the fact that we don't decide when we'll have a breakthrough, we only get to accept small steps as they happen. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-89112557003789946892015-10-27T06:49:32.255-07:002015-10-27T06:49:32.255-07:00Love the truth that persistence and gratitude is w...Love the truth that persistence and gratitude is what's required. Sometimes pushing and forcing something has the opposite of the intended outcome and letting go takes us where we were meant to be all along! Great post.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-82457479898829963942015-10-25T08:53:01.282-07:002015-10-25T08:53:01.282-07:00Aw, Deb, I love this - the idea that showing up, b...Aw, Deb, I love this - the idea that showing up, being grateful, focusing on what is right in front of us, breathing - you have clearly nailed what retirement feels like. It's so much easier to be flexible (in thinking) when you aren't bombarded by so many outside demands. It seems that returning to yoga was exactly what you needed - and I celebrate that journey with you. <br /><br />I could feel your delight when you finally achieved "chin to knee" and the desire to break out in a "happy dance" - hopefully, you indulged in a bit of that when you finished, on your way to the car!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-17239063833727573712015-10-23T16:50:23.163-07:002015-10-23T16:50:23.163-07:00Celebrate every victory. Yoga is such a great pra...Celebrate every victory. Yoga is such a great practice because it teaches us not to push through things. I am still trying to learn that practice. As you say, flexibility and strength are two great gifts in life. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-51214154755069013552015-10-23T08:17:12.492-07:002015-10-23T08:17:12.492-07:00A dope slap to the forehead is my usual "snap...A dope slap to the forehead is my usual "snap out of it" posture. Your forehead to knee idea seems similarity uncomfortable but is performed as more of a hymn than a self spanking. Life is as easy or as hard as we make it it seems, but the struggle builds stamina, restores energy, and feeds all those "happy dances" that bring so much joy and compassion to the planet. Thanks for this writing, another beautiful yoga metaphor. I can feel my own breath as I read your words, a nice meditation. Gammaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228899244126635018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-62181666586053135452015-10-23T05:53:54.352-07:002015-10-23T05:53:54.352-07:00You have captured the feeling that I had when doin...You have captured the feeling that I had when doing Bikram. It was a challenge to simply be there, and to make progress through the postures was such a sense of accomplishment. You wrote this so well I felt I was there next to you doing that pose. Thank you for this. I am still looking for the yoga class that is waiting for me. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-61374023030541323542015-10-23T05:16:04.218-07:002015-10-23T05:16:04.218-07:00After getting both knees replaced last year I have...After getting both knees replaced last year I have to remind myself not to try and limit activities. I've been walking on a regular basis and getting my speed and strength back, but yoga and I never did have a good relationship! But that's OK because I think everyone has an activity that suits them and I can see you have yours. I smiled when you were describing touching your forehead to your knee because this past week at work I was trying not to touch my forehead to the wall on several occasions! Ha! I think I worked through it and I'm anticipating a better work week next week!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-90793774354870928592015-10-22T19:12:45.008-07:002015-10-22T19:12:45.008-07:00What a gift!What a gift!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-26045512560968758382015-10-22T19:07:17.128-07:002015-10-22T19:07:17.128-07:00Strength and flexibility. It took me a while in my...Strength and flexibility. It took me a while in my young life to realize I had the gift of strength. I was not gifted with flexibility, either in body or temperament. Like you I have had to dig for flexibility in order to survive teaching. <br />I have never done yoga. I know the balance and flex requirements would do me in. My "forehead to knee" challenge is getting my heel to touch my butt with my right leg where my chronically inflamed knee doesn't want to bend. It's one of my stretching exercises. I could do it until two days ago when I pulled a muscle trying too hard. <br />I still have lessons to learn. <br />As usual, this is a great post. So much food for thought.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-49392096512845676192015-10-22T17:46:35.696-07:002015-10-22T17:46:35.696-07:00Body and mind need exercise constantly, so I think...Body and mind need exercise constantly, so I think about doing physical exercise often and figure that covers both.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-26612227382541851792015-10-22T16:15:06.016-07:002015-10-22T16:15:06.016-07:00This is so beautiful. I don't know why but it ...This is so beautiful. I don't know why but it simply defined "hope" in all it's beauty.<br /><br />b+Barbara Torrishttp://www.retireinstyleblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-31464852473814214222015-10-22T15:43:57.534-07:002015-10-22T15:43:57.534-07:00Awe. As I find myself mentoring younger teachers, ...Awe. As I find myself mentoring younger teachers, who are in a different stage of life (and motherhood) I realize how very similarly I feel to what you describe. Life is just easier now. Not easy. Easier. I am happy to know that there is yet another place, beyond where I am, that is also easier. Hugs. I MISS you. Finally healthy. Maybe healthy enough for yoga! =Dtriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929205365777864208noreply@blogger.com