EXCERPT: “Magic? No. Magical? Yes, yes!” September 2, 2025
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in "Impossible" People, Art, Changing Perspectives, Healing Stories, Life, Movies, Music, One Hoop, Philosophy, Wisdom, Yoga.Tags: 988, Christa McAuliffe, David Blaine, Guy Laliberté, Romare Bearden, Salma Hayek
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May you be safe, peaceful, happy, healthy, and hydrated.
“‘Have fun.’ ‘Act tall.’ ‘Reach for the stars!’ ‘Behold… and life will triumph’”
— quotes from Guy Laliberté (b. 1959), Salma Hayek (b. 1966), S. Christa McAuliffe (b. 1948), and Romare Bearden (b. 1911)
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Please join me today (Tuesday, September 2nd) at 12:00 PM or 7:15 PM for a yoga practice on Zoom. You can use the link from the “Class Schedules” calendar if you run into any problems checking into the class. You can request an audio recording of this practice via a comment below or by emailing myra (at) ajoyfulpractice.com.
Tuesday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “09022020 Magical/Birthday Inspiration”]
NOTE: The practice music is the same, but the YouTube playlist includes David Blaine’s “Ascension” (which is also linked in the post excerpted above). Both playlists now include Romare Bearden’s “Sea Breeze” during the practice time.)
It can be hard to believe in yourself and your dreams (or magic) when you’re uncomfortable. Extreme heat can not only make people lethargic and unmotivated, it can also lead to extreme agitation and anxiety-based fear. We may find it hard to think, hard to feel (or process our feelings), and/or hard to control our impulses. If you are struggling in the US, help is available just by dialing 988.
If you are thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, you can dial 988 (in the US) or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call this TALK line if you are struggling with addiction or involved in an abusive relationship. The Lifeline network is free, confidential, and available to all 24/7. YOU CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.
White Flag is an app, which I have not yet researched, but which may be helpful if you need peer-to-peer (non-professional) support.
If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, you can also click here to contact the TrevorLifeline (which is staffed 24/7 with trained counselors).
In the spirit of generosity (“dana”), the Zoom classes, recordings, and blog posts are freely given and freely received. If you are able to support these teachings, please do so as your heart moves you. (NOTE: You can donate even if you are “attending” a practice that is not designated as a “Common Ground Meditation Center” practice, or you can purchase class(es).
Donations are tax deductible; class purchases are not necessarily deductible.
Check out the “Class Schedules” calendar for upcoming classes.
A Joyful Practice 
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