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early evening darkness after the
falling back of time, even as
light turns to dark, capturing the
essence of winter approaching
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recognized the similarity between
this shifting of the seasons and breathing in which we pause to in stillness, awareness, and the
the days and the moments of simply be with ourselves and quiet strength of being. How can
By Jill Hodgson quiet breath we as yoga teachers notice. Mindfulness in yoga is not you create a moment or two in
gently encourage our participants about striving for perfection; it is your day for quiet mindfulness?
to notice and embrace. This period about resting in what is. To stand Might it be in pausing as you take
of rest for me seems to be the in a posture and feel the breath your first sip of coffee or tea, or
earth’s own embodiment of a key as it moves—not forcing, not standing for a deep appreciation of
rink your tea slowly and principle of yoga – the importance judging, to embrace the present the fresh morning air as you step
Dreverently, as if it is the and power of mindfulness. The moment fully. Each pause between outside, or truly appreciating the
axis on which the world earth earth slowing down completely, inhalation and exhalation becomes sun on your face? These are the
revolved...slowly, evenly, without shedding all of the busyness of a quiet sanctuary, a reminder that micro moments that allow us to
rushing towards the future; live the spring and summer’s creativity we are enough as we are. In this cultivate the practice and benefits
actual moment. Only this moment and growth, to reveal emptiness, space, acceptance blooms: of the of mindfulness. Little moments
is life” - Thich Nhat Hanh
quiet, stillness, much like to held body’s shape today, of the mind’s woven together.
Last night and this evening, inhale or held exhale of square wandering, of the heart’s rhythm. Continued from page 9
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Editorial: Mike Piquette, mike@sportsenergynews.com response there is a space. In that doing exactly that. Our entire goal
space is your power to choose your is to develop our athletes into top
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response. In your response lies football players. The same mindset
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your growth and your freedom.” will be what we strive for with U16
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Viktor Frankl
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Yoga invites us to slow down He acknowledges that the task
mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654 ahead will not be easy. “There will
and savour life, much like Thich
Sales: Gord Shaver, 613-362-8004 definitely be some challenges along
Nhat Hanh’s reminder to drink
gordshaver@hotmail.com tea slowly and reverently, as if the way. Finding all the top athletes
Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall Area. from across the province is a tough
the world turns on that simple
Our goal is to offer a quality, informative, and enjoyable newspaper and task. Bringing a group of athletes
act. In those mindful pauses, we
website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the many discover what Viktor Frankl calls together to focus on winning a
gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions and gold medal is a task I relish,” said
the space between stimulus and
statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion Camplin.
response—a space that holds our
of Sports Energy. With a proven record of leadership
Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories. freedom, our growth, and our
power to choose. When we honour and football success, Camplin’s next
If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to challenge will be helping shape the
info@sportsenergynews.com. these spaces, whether between next generation of Ontario’s football
All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed. breaths or thoughts, we step into talent and guiding them toward the
Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com the present moment fully. This is
where yoga’s true colours shine: top of the podium.