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The Virtue of Standing

3/29/2013

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The Virtue of Standing

It is your standing that gives you
Credibility in the community. 

It is standing up, that gives you capacity.   

Standing tall, transforms the energy.      

Standing with, merits a friend. 

Standing for, ensures civility. 

Standing in, maintains integrity. 

Standing in the gap,
Becomes the recovery.    


Susan Patterson

This is a poem about the various ways we, as humans, stand.  No, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.  It is about how we relate to our neighbors and our selves.  And, no, the last two lines do not refer to standing in a Gap clothing store.  Those lines refer to standing in the gap of good and evil; to standing in where someone else cannot; to standing in the gap and filling in that gap with needed strength.  Then a universal recovery can begin. 

Just a Little Something...

May I recommend Pilates?  Oh, my God, you say, "No!"  Not exercise.  Anything but that. Give me a break!   Well, I'm going to say it anyway.  Give Pilates a try.  The exercise is not always for the faint of heart, but there are now so many forms of it, that I am sure you can find a style that is compatible with your ability and needs. 

About three years or so ago, I was in so much back pain that I resorted to wearing a brace all the time.  My doctor took out his prescription pad and wrote "yoga and Pilates" on it and handed the prescription to me.  I was desperate.  So I tried yoga first, then Pilates.  Life changing, it was.  I've always been pretty physically fit, but this was different.  It is total body strengthening and we all need that.  So, if you are in back pain or most any other type of pain, this core strengthening exercise will help.  My instructor says it keeps you fit so that you can do what you like to do.  Before surgery, before addicting pain medication, before giving up, try Pilates. Or yoga.  I just like Pilates better.  Thanks for reading my friendly little nag.  skp

And now a question...

As you know, I'm new at this blog thing.  I was going to post once a month, then  I thought maybe every other week.  Now, I am thinking that I will post every week.   But there has been such a positive and significant response to this blog, that I thought I should ask you, the readers.  What would you like?  How often?  Please comment or email me and let me know.  Thanks for your help.  skp
6 Comments
Janet Voss
3/29/2013 05:14:46 am

In answer to your question about how often you should post a blog, I say do it whenever you have the desire. It should be up to you and not become a chore. I enjoy reading your poems and comments.

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Janet
3/29/2013 09:14:54 am

Janet,

Thanks so much for commenting. I've had many opinions on the question of how often I should blog, every where from once a month to once a day. I don't think it will be a chore as long as people enjoy my work. It will be an honor. We will see what most people say. skp

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Jeannie link
3/30/2013 01:33:58 am

Susan,

I am enjoying your blog so much that I would love to hear from you as often as you would like to share with us. Looking forward to next time!

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Jeannie
3/30/2013 04:26:29 am

Well, thank you! I will find a happy center place with the number of postings. I hope to keep everyone satisfied and not bore anyone. Best wishes! skp

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Marilyn Miller link
4/3/2013 06:31:02 am

I have found whether it is once a month, every day, or once a week that my readers just expected on certain days, so I recommend pick what is comfortable for you and then be consistent.

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Marilyn
4/4/2013 01:47:38 am

Thanks for the advice. And, yes, I will be choosing a format and plan to stick with it when I get a sense of what timing is best for everyone. The frequency will be announced soon. Thanks for your insight. skp

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