A Little More Time… to Give Thanks [& maybe play] (mostly the music & blessings) October 7, 2025
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in Changing Perspectives, Faith, Gratitude, Healing Stories, Hope, Life, Loss, Music, One Hoop, Religion, Suffering, Sukkot, Wisdom, Yoga.Tags: 988, anxiety, Diane Ackerman, Diane Scanlon, Eva Cassidy, George Michael Green, gratitude, Gregorian calendar, Gregory Smith, Happiness, John Mellencamp, mental health, spirituality, Sukkot, Time, Writing, Yo-Yo Ma
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“Chag sameach!” to those celebrating Sukkot! Many blessings to everyone and especially to anyone grateful for friendship, peace, freedom, understanding, and wisdom.
May everyone be healthy and strong; may everyone be peaceful and happy.
“All of those years we spent together (spent together)
Well they’re part of my life forever
I hold the joy with the pain
And the truth is
I miss you my friend”
— quoted from the song “Time Is a Healer” by Eva Cassidy (written by Diane Scanlon, Gregory Smith)
Please join me today (Tuesday, October 7th) 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 “10072025 More Time to… Give Thanks”]
NOTE: For continuity and timing, I switched a track between classes.
“Would you teach your children to tell the truth
Would you take the high road if you could choose
Do you believe you’re a victim of a great compromise
‘Cause I believe you could change your mind and change our lives”
— quoted from the song “Your Life Is Now” by John Mellencamp (b. 1951) (written by John Mellencamp, George Michael Green)
If you are struggling, 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.
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