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INVISIBLE?

Posted on by pennyjoliver

This picture says it all. It’s funny because it is just that: a picture. In real life, it hurts to feel invisible to other people. The worst part is, people probably don’t realize they are doing it to us. And if they do it, says more about them then it does us. Lately, it’s been happening to me a lot. For example, the other day I had a a ten minute in-depth discussion with my postman in the Post Office about golfing. You know the moment when you both discover you have a love for something. You walk away feeling like you have connected. Well, we talked up a storm that day; a week later I started the golf conversation, and it was like we never discussed a word about it before. Hopefully, the postman didn’t see my chin hang down the whole time he did my postage!

How about the “one-sided conversation”? You ask about their  lives, then they talk on and on about themselves?  How about the spell-bound look they give you when you ask them a question while they have been staring at their phone for the past 5 minutes?

Well, don’t lose hope. You are not invisible:

… for God sees and hears you…The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15

… for God is listening intimately and intently to you… God is able to hear us even when we are silent. Romans 8:26

… for God is ready to help you… Don’t panic I’m with you there’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength and I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady and keep a firm grip on you. Isaiah 41:10

… for God is thinking about you all the time… My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalm 139:17

… for God thinks the world of you...even the hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31

… for God made you a “one of a kind person”…You are a blessing! The Lord made you in an amazing and wonderful way. Psalm 139:14

… for God thinks your gorgeous…The King is enthralled with your beauty. Psalm 45:11

… for you must hold your head high, God gave you dignity…You have dignity. Proverbs 31:25

… for you can ask and you will get real answers…Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3

…for you simply cannot be invisible if God is always with you…I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:20

…for how can you be invisible if you are constantly loved?…You are love forever. Romans 8:38-39

You may feel invisible to the world at times but to God, you are being loved moment by moment beyond measure! Gosh, I feel better now.  I hope you do too!

yoga on

xxoo

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HALF MOON POSE MINI CHALLENGE (Be the moon)

Posted on by pennyjoliver

Half Moon Pose, or Ardha Chandrasana, is a challenging Yoga pose that builds balance, total body strength and extension. According to an article published in Yoga Journal Magazine, the Chandra in the word Chandrasana refers to the brilliance of the moon. The extension of your torso in one direction and the uplifted leg in the other draws a line that represents the flat edge of the moon. The energy in your extended arms and standing leg radiate out, like beams in the night sky.

“Be the Moon” and feel expansive and bright as you hold Half Moon Pose. Picture in your mind an illuminated moon in the blackest dark night. It’s shining because it’s reflecting the sun. The moon is the only witness that the sun is still there. Half Moon Pose is an amazing Pose to remind us to “Be the Moon’ in our lives by reflecting the one true Light.

There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. (Known as John the Baptist) He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

John 1:6-7

Half Moon Pose is the balanced version of Extended Triangle Pose. To enter and to exit Half Moon Pose, one must pass through Triangle Pose.

 

Directions

Start in Triangle Pose.

Simply bend your forward leg and place your forward hand about a foot out in front of you.

Gently straighten your forward leg, shifting all of your weight upon it. Feel like you are lifting off.

Slowly extending your back leg, letting your heel lead your foot. Raise your arm up from your shoulder. Look up at your arm. Open your torso and expand in all directions.

Try to maintain the balance of your body on one line. Your body will naturally want your torso to lean forward, for fear of falling backward. With consistent practice, your balance and strength will greatly improve.

Repeat Half Moon Pose on your other leg.

For a less vigorous approach, use a wall for balance.

Try to keep your body as straight as the wall. Your heel, buttocks, and possibly your shoulders will touch the wall. The wall will keep you on the line that your body should be on too. A wall will allow you to open more vigorously with no fear of falling backward.

You may also use a chair, table or counter top for balance and support. Simply hold on and lift off!

Shine on!

Halleluyah!