tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post7091121798311788504..comments2024-02-23T09:18:07.082-08:00Comments on Melissa Ann Goodwin: Practice Makes Practice (or How the Wisdom of Yoga Applies to Life)Melissa Ann Goodwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-51442034124792566262012-01-24T19:09:01.097-08:002012-01-24T19:09:01.097-08:00BiP, beautifully put!BiP, beautifully put!Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-24595918621017642822012-01-21T08:06:31.171-08:002012-01-21T08:06:31.171-08:00Rachel, I'm the same with my writing. I will d...Rachel, I'm the same with my writing. I will definitely work to "perfect" it, but of course, it's always just practice! Your goal is just right, I think and it's one that I share.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-38369669487283556432012-01-21T07:07:34.089-08:002012-01-21T07:07:34.089-08:00I've been reading a bit of Buddhist philosophy...I've been reading a bit of Buddhist philosophy lately, and this sort of thing really speaks to me. I can tend towards perfectionism but in my writing, if I can make a few people happy for a few hours, then that's enough to say I've succeeded.Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-28250388759422860372012-01-21T06:45:48.705-08:002012-01-21T06:45:48.705-08:00Hi Elephant's child - it's true, the less ...Hi Elephant's child - it's true, the less we know "for sure", the more opportunity we have to learn!!<br /><br />Debora - that's right, and so beautifully put - to find our voice, yes!Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-663000358168075452012-01-20T23:07:27.174-08:002012-01-20T23:07:27.174-08:00Thank you for those wise words! It's all about...Thank you for those wise words! It's all about the journey isn't it? The most interesting and beautiful things have quirks and imperfections. I think, as writers, we practice not for perfection, but to find our voice. As artists, our style. As humans, our humanity. You've encouraged me to get back into yoga!Deborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002468510668438210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-38736075510104005262012-01-20T14:22:59.712-08:002012-01-20T14:22:59.712-08:00I have been appalled at how ignorant I am about so...I have been appalled at how ignorant I am about so many things. However, my ignorance gives me more scope for learning and exploring - both of which are valuable to me.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-12070848992603366272012-01-20T12:58:03.524-08:002012-01-20T12:58:03.524-08:00Lainy - thank you so much for the wonderful review...Lainy - thank you so much for the wonderful review - I'm so please you liked it!<br /><br />Karen - my favorite singers are the ones whose voices are a little imperfect - like James Taylor or Carol King.<br /><br />A Lady's Life - I know what you mean!Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-27996557998505662192012-01-20T11:13:52.432-08:002012-01-20T11:13:52.432-08:00Thanks for visiting my blog
So true Practice makes...Thanks for visiting my blog<br />So true Practice makes perfect.<br />I just try to jot down things as they come to me . So there is No time for editing .lolA Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-39833995966515818512012-01-20T10:45:33.088-08:002012-01-20T10:45:33.088-08:00New Review up
http://www.alwaysreading.net/2012/0...New Review up<br /><br />http://www.alwaysreading.net/2012/01/review-christmas-village-by-melissa-ann.html<br /><br />Lainy http://www.alwaysreading.netSo many books, so little timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564778178609301461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-80976806190934500772012-01-20T10:32:33.532-08:002012-01-20T10:32:33.532-08:00Hi Donna - there are also lots of workshop that co...Hi Donna - there are also lots of workshop that combine yoga and writing - or art - because there is an understanding that the yoga practice can open up the doors to our creativity. Relaxing and calming are part of that.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-1338880029766727462012-01-20T10:06:19.845-08:002012-01-20T10:06:19.845-08:00Hi Melissa,
That's good advice for anybody and...Hi Melissa,<br />That's good advice for anybody and any passion. <br />This week I attended a seminar where one of the presenters did a Yoga demonstration, immediately following a Zumba demo. The Yoga was very relaxing and calming.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-18894263897947352282012-01-20T09:47:58.126-08:002012-01-20T09:47:58.126-08:00Sandie- that's all you need!
Tracy Jo - just ...Sandie- that's all you need!<br /><br />Tracy Jo - just do one pose today to remind you how it feels ... small steps<br /><br />Stephanie - yes, our "real" yoga is what we do in life. my yoga is writing. but it's really in everything we do, whatever it is, that desire to do the best we can, but not be overly attached to how things come out.Or something. i said that like I know stuff, but I'm just figuring it out like everyone else! :-)<br /><br />Tasha - yes - that is SO true.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-53830887568717867512012-01-20T09:46:40.177-08:002012-01-20T09:46:40.177-08:00Much truth here. Have a great weekend! :)Much truth here. Have a great weekend! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-91560863331499162352012-01-20T08:07:09.089-08:002012-01-20T08:07:09.089-08:00Something along the lines of the more we know, the...Something along the lines of the more we know, the more we know we don't know. I love the concept of eternal learning. Great post.Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-1194933328977636432012-01-20T08:05:51.249-08:002012-01-20T08:05:51.249-08:00Very good observation. I practice tai chi...it ne...Very good observation. I practice tai chi...it never occurred to me that it was the same as practicing my piano, or rug hooking or knitting. I looked at it as meditation (and exercise) and the others as more doing. I like your viewpoint and I'll be more mindful of the other things that I 'do' now. Thanks.Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-5647214742824059402012-01-20T07:39:02.213-08:002012-01-20T07:39:02.213-08:00Aaaah, Melissa. I needed this one today. Thank you...Aaaah, Melissa. I needed this one today. Thank you! I need to get back to doing my yoga too. ;-)Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-72460165464363603802012-01-20T07:34:07.335-08:002012-01-20T07:34:07.335-08:0020 seconds of courage! sandie20 seconds of courage! sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-30418049467852018552012-01-20T07:30:08.485-08:002012-01-20T07:30:08.485-08:00Thanks RVP xo
Hi MBJ/Delores - it really is. Such...Thanks RVP xo<br /><br />Hi MBJ/Delores - it really is. Such a simple twist on the usual saying, that changes how we look at things.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-75887368752440068852012-01-20T07:25:12.067-08:002012-01-20T07:25:12.067-08:00The more we practice the more we feel the need to ...The more we practice the more we feel the need to practice. It's the truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-66734382268215821642012-01-20T07:14:11.253-08:002012-01-20T07:14:11.253-08:00Nice post DW. As you know I paint most every day ...Nice post DW. As you know I paint most every day and have been doing so for almost 18 years now. There is not a day that goes by that I do not learn something from my pratice - if this did not happen - I would be disappointed as that to me is the definition of practice. So I guess the old saying of practice makes perfect really means practice makes pracitce.J. RICHARD SECORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619680746944820043noreply@blogger.com