Today, while pacing in the living room, she abruptly paused, put her cool hand on my arm, looked at me calmly and said in her mature voice “I love you.” I could barely choke out “I love you too” and in an instant she let go and began pacing again. It was the first and last time she ever said those words to me.
March 6, 2015
How long do I let this go on? The myth of life turning out happily ever after? My life hasn’t unfolded like that nor has it been for anyone else I know.
March 5, 2015
I will never know where my child has gone, but I know where I am, in a café with people I love, and I am loved.
March 2, 2015
How quickly things can unravel.
February 28, 2015
I love to inspire and help people, but I can’t do that unless I can help myself. I want adventure, and I want to be excited about life, but these bouts of out of the blue depression are starting to get old and I do not know how to navigate through and out of them.
February 27, 2015
by jenpastiloff
A 9 year old wrote this!!! Eeek! Heart swell. So touched.
by jenpastiloff
The Judge Bucket. This morning, in my #yoga class, I told the class to create a "Judge Bucket." Every time they judged themselves or someone else, to drop $5 in the "JB." Then, I said, give it to me next class. And we all laughed. The theme this morning was judging less. Loving more and judging less. I said if they gave me the Judge Bucket money I would have to turn around and give mine right back. But jokes aside, what if we plopped money in the bucket every time we were judgmental or an a-hole and then, with the money, we either bought ourselves something really loving and nurturing or donated the money to a favorite charity. We would do something with the money that represented love. Judging, it's a habit. None of us are perfect. I am the farthest thing from perfect. But, let's try and be a little teeny bit less judgmental. Let's pause before we judge and ask ourselves: love or fear? love or asshole? I don't know but I think love wins. I love you guys. Who wants to create the Judge Bucket with me? Tag someone who you want to do the #judgebucket with us! Pic taken by @moin_dc at my #tuscany retreat so it's also a #tbt. You can come to my next Tuscany #manifestationyoga #onbeinghuman #retreat June 27-July 4 or in September by following link in my profile. #stopjudging #dontbeanasshole #sunflowers #italy #beautyhunting
by jenpastiloff
Many people in my yoga classes have what I call the "murderous gaze" while in a pose. When I let them know they have the MG, they chuckle. I tell them not to feel bad since I have a total bitchy resting face BRF. You know how validated i felt when that became a "thing?" All my life I was told "smile smile smile." This is my face, asshole. When I don't smile I look mean. It's how I was made. Meh. Anyway, I understand the MG (Murderous Gaze.) But like BRF (BItchy Resting Face)-it isn't permanent. Namaste, Jen Pastiloff #bitchyrestingface #carselfie #mg #brf
by jenpastiloff
Don't assume. But if you do: assume the best. #assumethebest
by jenpastiloff
Be the kind of somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody. Let others shine. It'll make YOU shine. #pinkyswear. Tag someone who helps others shine. Tag someone who lets you shine! Tag someone who brings out the best in you! #beautyhunting #manifestationyoga
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