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Table of Contents

Justin Stone1

From the Editor2

Feature3-4

Softness5

Guiding Thoughts: Sr. Antonia6

Sandy Says / Pam Says7

Teaching Tips: Pulling Taffy8-9

Pyramid Poems9

By Teachers / For All10

By Students / For All11

Justin Stone12-13

Conference14-18

Events19-21

Karmic Comments22

Lighter Side22

Community Calendar23

Contacts / Subscribe24

Vital ForceDeadlines & Ideas

Jan 1Early Feb

Musings on the importance of practice: “You cannot appease the hunger by reading the menu.”

Pulling Taffy, Variation #1, Anchor

April 1Early May

Musings on moving: “When the Chi flows freely and is balanced, the Cosmic Rhythm begins to move us.”

Pulling Taffy, Variation #2, Wrist Circles

July 1Early Aug

Musings on gratitude: “If you want a good life, be grateful.”

Pulling Taffy, Variation #3, Perpetual Motion

Oct 1Early Nov

Musings on softness: “It is the absence of any pressure, moving slow motion in a dream, thatallows softness to prevail.”

Working The Pulley