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I Chased Perfection But Ended Up Embracing Authenticity: My struggle to be a real yoga teacher

My journey with yoga began in childhood but I faced resistance until personal struggles led me to embrace yoga teacher training. Now a yoga teacher, I aim to bring authenticity and a playful… Continue reading

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When a Man Attacks — I Have the Right to Fight Back: Embracing the Skills to Value Protection over Politeness

This article is about my first experience learning self-defense. It was empowering to take control of my safety and feel confident to protect myself should I find myself in a vulnerable situation. When… Continue reading

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Why Underdogs Thrive When They Have Nothing To Lose: Three degrees of suffering—the terms of endurance

Published in Human Parts. This article is about my first-ever Standard distance triathlon I did this September, at age 54! It’s a story about resilience, and how I endured the race with a… Continue reading

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NYAD: Diana Nyad & Her One Wild and Precious Life

The fearless 60-year-old marathon swimmer, her devoted coach, and the impossible swim from Cuba to Florida NYAD is the most inspiring movie I’ve watched this year. Seldom does a movie make me want to… Continue reading

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My 2022 Cooking Journey: I Can’t Believe I Cooked It!

How I learned to cook 24 easy recipes (with links to each recipe) https://marychang-10894.medium.com/cooking-challenge-conclusion-a-messy-work-in-progress-learns-to-cook-ffec351f8e3c?sk=c86f7c9f75d61901bd4555d2fdcbff98 If you’re someone who struggles with cooking, here’s a story that may inspire you to start a cooking journey.… Continue reading

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Shine! Sexy Summer Challenge: Six Word Photo Story Challenge

I invite you to participate in this month’s Six Word Photo Story Challenge writing prompt. It runs from now until August 31, 2022. Can you tell a story in six words inspired by… Continue reading

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April Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Graffiti & Street Art”

I invite you to participate in this month’s Six Word Photo Story Challenge writing prompt. Can you tell a story in six words inspired by a photo taken by yourself? Here’s the article… Continue reading

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Show Yourself: January Writing Prompt

I invite you to participate in this month’s Six Word Photo Story Challenge writing prompt. Can you tell a story in six words inspired by a photo of YOURSELF taken by you or… Continue reading

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“My Bubble World and COVID-19”

When I saw a photo of my friend dressed head to toe in black with her face mask, plastic gloves, baseball cap and sunglasses, I laughed. Her text read “I’m ready to go… Continue reading

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