Betsey Stanford's List: HE-ED Final Reflection

• The mind's first step to self-awareness must be through the body.
• Every man is the builder of a temple called his body.
• A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.
• He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire.
• Over the years your bodies become walking autobiographies, telling friends and strangers alike of the minor and major stresses of your lives.
• It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn - which is what life is all about.
• Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them.

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• The fork can be a powerful weapon of mass destruction or a tool to create peace on Earth.
• You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
• When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world.

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   Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.

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   Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.  

   

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