Category: Notes from Sardinia: Musings of a coach
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The cure for everything
This post explores the healing powers of salt water, sweat, and tears. It delves into the importance of balance in maintaining health and the personal experiences related to these elements. The author also reflects on the significance of the sea in their life. Embracing salt water, whether through sweat or tears, is proposed as a…
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Comfortably uncomfortable
The author discusses societal pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards and shares her personal journey of experimentation with hair color. She advocates for embracing aging gracefully. Transitioning from corporate life, she shares her struggle with change, highlighting the importance of self-trust and courage. She underscores the critical role of personal values in…
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Foxtrots and first loves
The author recounts her lifelong love affair with dance, from an early childhood experience with ballet to ballroom dancing as a teenager, then Flamenco and even Salsa. Despite periods of inactivity, dancing consistently provided her joy, a lightness of heart, and the feeling of freedom, suggesting that it could serve as a natural movement for…
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Sitting Shiva
The author reflects on the concept of grief, both personal and communal, linking it inseparably with love. They discuss their own experiences with loss and touch on current world tragedies, emphasizing the need to grieve collectively. The author also references Stephen Jenkinson’s philosophy that portrays grief as a necessary skill for appreciating life.