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May 13, 2023 12 mins

"Look down at your body
whisper
there is no home like you"
 - thank you
 
Rupi Kaur
the sun and her flowers 
 
🌴What would it be like to remember and honor your freest, most uninhibited self? Could reconnection with your ancestral guidance (what I call The Ancient Calm) bring you to your most creative, expressive you?

Today's Tiny Astonishment finds KJ musing on two accessible practices that help her remember her creativity, just in time to honor May,  the month of Mental Health Awareness and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage. 

🌴Also: Join KJ in remembering, resetting, and recovering creativity in Bali! Grab your spot now, only two rooms remain for September's Session, and December already has a nearly full waitlist!
 
Episode Mentions:

-  The Sun,  Mary Oliver, from Devotions
 -  Evensong excerpt, Kathryn Le Grice from Song Of Ojai
 - Original InstructionsAsha Frost from You Are The Medicine  

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  • Ep 83 Background Music: Composed & Performed by KJ Nasrul 
  • SOAL Intro & Outro Music: Canada Lo Res by Pictures Of The Floating World 

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