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Thoughts on Reiki, yoga, cancer and caregiving, firefighter wellness, and navigating life's interruptions — by Amy Conn, Salt Lake City.

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2024 Scott Moore 2024 Scott Moore

On Becoming a Teacher Part 5

One day, Mrs. Flynn asked us to write - what I later discovered was a fairly common essay question - “What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up?” After completing the essay, I would place my hand in a plate of plaster of paris to imprint this moment in time. Later we painted the negative space red.

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Horses and Daughters

Because my daughter grew up with horses

She has learned to learn on her own.

She has had teachers that cannot speak, nor write, nor communicate beyond body language and reactions.

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Save on Riders and Writers

We will journey together over these few beautiful days absorbing the landscape of the Southern Utah deserts.

Together we will experience the offerings of the natural world’s invitation of rebirth.

Kayden McInnis and Amy Conn will guide you through a journey of Natural Horsemanship, Writing, Meditation and Yoga

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What is a Light Worker?

What does it mean to be a Lightworker?

The elevator definition might be,

“A lightworker is a person who serves other people and the planet. People from all walks of life could be lightworkers, from nurses to life coaches. Lightworkers are rumored to transform others and change their way of thinking. If you're sensitive and eager to help others, you might even be a lightworker.”

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Winter Chill Special

You’re invited to a life-changing retreat where over a few days together we will absorb the outer landscapes of Southern Utah while exploring the inner landscapes of body, mind, and spirit.

We’ll practice yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation, as well as embodied writing practices and Natural Horsemanship.

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Snowy Movements

Do the holidays make you want to bury your head in the snow?

There are times I gotta admit that between the frenetic busyness of teaching hundreds of children a week to family obligation juggling — Not to mention, trying to fit in some precious time for yourself —- Burying your head in the sand or the snow can seem like a logical solution! Am I right or am I right or am I right?

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