EXCERPT: “We Keep On Falling” October 4, 2025
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in Abhyasa, Buddhism, Changing Perspectives, Faith, Healing Stories, Hope, Life, One Hoop, Philosophy, Suffering, Vairagya, Wisdom, Yoga.Tags: 988, anxiety, Dax Shepard, Depression, Health, mental health, Mishlei, Proverbs, Suicide Prevention, will, will and determination, Wisdom
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Many blessings to everyone and especially to anyone celebrating the Apodosis of the Exaltation of the Cross and/or exerting their will to cultivate friendship, peace, freedom, understanding, and wisdom.
“‘For a righteous man can fall seven times and rise, but the wicked shall stumble upon evil.’”
— Mishlei — Proverbs (24:16)
Click on the excerpt title below for (just a little) more.
“My fears were the opposite of what the result was.”
— Dax Shepard, quoted from an Armchair Expert episode “Day 7” (recorded September 21, 2020)
Please join me today (Saturday, October 4th) at 12:00 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 (for a slightly faster reply) you can email myra (at) ajoyfulpractice.com.
Saturday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “09292020 Falling 7x”]
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 (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.)
A Joyful Practice 
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