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I'm passionate about

MUSIC! Dance! Travel! Nature. Love. Language. Culture. Connection. Yoga. Creating, reading, writing. Self-expression. Losing oneself. Awareness. Mindfulness. Teaching, dreaming, hugging, loving.

Talk to me about

Music & Travel - I believe both are essential for the soul. I love discussing these topics and am always eager to experience new music and to hear about the adventures of fellow travellers.

People don't know that I'm good at

Singing. I used to do this quite a bit and in front of large audiences; however, in recent years I have developed a strange stage fright that only applies to doing this one thing in public.

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• A reply on Talk: Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

  Oct 9 2012: I would think that perhaps these different postures reflect two very different perspectives on the power of the self that I often see within religion: "I can do all things through God", and "It's out of our hands and in God's hands." There are folks that are simply humbled by God and those that are empowered through God. Some people feel like God is in control of everything and they are just along for the ride, while the more empowered religious folks believe that they can accomplish whatever they desire through their connection with God. I am a fan of the latter view, as I believe in self-empowerment, though I am not religious myself. But whatever you believe spiritually, it is important to believe in yourself and your ability to achieve whatever you put your mind to. Amy's talk suggests some great tactics for boosting self-confidence and self-empowerment.
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  A comment on Talk: Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are

  Oct 9 2012: Positive Visualization!!
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  A comment on Conversation: Faking suggests something quite negative, if we are able to do it then we have it within us... Perhaps just change the term faking?

  Oct 9 2012: All of you have some really good points. I too was a little put off by her using the term "fake" to describe this process, although it is fairly accurate. It still conjures up some negative connotations in my mind when I hear people talk about faking things, but essentially "faking it" is to fool or persuade yourself into being more confident in this case, and not really geared towards manipulating others. Personally, I prefer to use what is referred to as "positive visualization," seeing yourself achieving a particular goal or seeing yourself as the person you desire to be until that becomes your reality. This is just another way of "faking it until you become it." Our thoughts and words become our reality. Think and speak positively and positivity is what you will receive!
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  A reply on Conversation: MUSIC is a HEALER.

  Sep 28 2011: I love Sigur Ros! I discovered them back in 2004 and I have been listening ever since. Their stuff is very ethereal. I like to put on the album entitled ( ) to drift off to sleep. If you like that kind of music, another wonderful band you need to check out that is somewhat similar is Yo La Tengo, start with the albums "I can hear the heart beating as one" and "And then nothing turned itself inside out." "Summer Sun" is a great album too. Here is a link to one of their songs, it's one of my favorites:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIkMeaAfIRw
  
  I love the gentle layering in this song, simplicity.