I knew I had to let it go – that this is life, that sometimes we end up spending time on things that appear fruitless in the end, that having my adrenaline pumping from my mind’s crusade to rid the world of people-who-edit-that-which-they-do-not-know wasn’t worth the risks to my long-term health. Still, I was grumpy as I walked into yoga and flipped open my mat.
My message – if you have yet to notice on this site – is about self-love and appreciating the body you have as it is. But, I get it. To be real, human, and female in this society means to desire shedding a few pounds on occasion. Lovely, strong, and amazing as my body is, I still go through it myself.
Author Leo Babauta asks what life would be like without advertising, online shopping, and large logos all over our clothing. I can’t help but wonder if we set a monthly intention and connected to as we do at the new year, if what Babauta is asking – and answering – could be more of a real possibility.
A midwife in North Carolina was recently charged with practicing midwifery without a license because her state does not license Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) and other direct entry midwives. There was some local news coverage of the arrest and the ongoing efforts of North Carlina families to legalize CPMs. One of the local news stories contained the “If I were at home, I would have died” sentiment.