I forget I have only one boob. At least once every day - even though it has been years since it was carved off to save my life - I forget and have to go through the mental rearrangement to accept the unacceptable. Like popping a lemon drop candy in your mouth only to find … Continue reading Namaste Revisited
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Phantom Pain
I often refer to my mastectomy as an amputation. This tends to freak people out a little bit, which is totally intentional on my part. The term “mastectomy” does not do justice to the shock of having had a body part cut off – it polishes the word up and makes it socially acceptable. Amputation … Continue reading Phantom Pain
Namaste
At the beginning and end of every yoga class as well as multiple times throughout we are asked to bring our hands together in Namaste. For those non- yogi’s, the “Namaste” gesture, or mudra, is placing your hands in prayer position with your thumbs resting on your sternum next to your heart /at your heart chakra. … Continue reading Namaste
Becoming Amazon
One summer evening finds me in the uncomfortable position of being the focus of attention as I stand in the center of the large group of gathered women. It is dusk, the wind is dying down and the swallows have begun to dip and dive around the meadow. Heat from the day radiates from the … Continue reading Becoming Amazon
Robyn Lynn 