en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/759067 Comments by Elize http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/mother-earth-to-bp-%e2%80%9cmake-my-day%e2%80%9d/#IDComment77886851 In simplistic terms, the driving force of nature is to ensure the replication of DNA and life as humans know & define it ... biodiversity ensures more opportunity for the survival of life. Because of our human actions, the world as we know it is changing & may change drastically... such as, life may be reduced to microscopic forms. But DNA/ life/ world-at-large will likely survive. Placing ethical, spiritual, moral, religious beliefs and convictions aside for a moment, in simplistic terms we are threatening our own human survival as we threaten the world as we know it. We need the earth's resources to live & we are part of the biodiversity that exists alongside those sea turtles. This is a great point that you're making, Jay- it may be the unifying fact that all humans may hopefully see. When we also consider those ethical, spiritual, moral & religious beliefs regarding nature, life, other humans- WOW. We have even more reason to live better for the planet, and ultimately ourselves. Mon, 31 May 2010 08:47:13 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/mother-earth-to-bp-%e2%80%9cmake-my-day%e2%80%9d/#IDComment77886851 http://dev.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/in-defense-of-marketplace-yoga/#IDComment75439849 beautiful post, Brooks. Fri, 14 May 2010 17:03:53 +0000 http://dev.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/in-defense-of-marketplace-yoga/#IDComment75439849 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/yes-may-i-have-another/#IDComment74887138 wow, a really timely piece for me.... thanks SO much!!! Tue, 11 May 2010 16:02:11 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/yes-may-i-have-another/#IDComment74887138 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/hello-elephant/#IDComment71936867 awesome, and so inspiring!! Mon, 3 May 2010 05:57:49 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/hello-elephant/#IDComment71936867 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/reflections-on-craving-babies-bottle-girls-and-catholic-priests/#IDComment71249087 really great article, thank you Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:38:02 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/reflections-on-craving-babies-bottle-girls-and-catholic-priests/#IDComment71249087 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/the-fat-yogini-making-peace-with-our-bodies/#IDComment71079240 'acceptance is not a one-time deal' ... thanks so much for sharing this. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:13:25 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/the-fat-yogini-making-peace-with-our-bodies/#IDComment71079240 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/an-open-letter-to-the-never-been-to-yoga-student-at-the-intermediate-or-higher-level-class-because-it-fits-in-your-schedule-or-whatever/#IDComment69725149 great post, Lindsay... as a teacher, I think one of the important elements of class is that right balance between safe & challenging for students.... I love Julia's suggestion of sticking to the basic/beginner pose, and have found that when I demonstrate that way, people follow suit... those students who really know/can go deeper into a pose do so on their own, but the majority of students often follow my lead. knowing that people are truly following my example is humbling and weight-y, and I have struggled with knowing what point is the appropriate time to demonstrate the "full" pose so people know where we are heading (since the focus isn't on achieving "the perfect pose" anyway)... thanks for sparking this discussion! Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:42:13 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/an-open-letter-to-the-never-been-to-yoga-student-at-the-intermediate-or-higher-level-class-because-it-fits-in-your-schedule-or-whatever/#IDComment69725149 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/this-cool-thich-nhat-hanh-quote-i-found/#IDComment69243441 "…lately, I’ve been studying mindfulness…but keep getting distracted…which may just be the whole point…" loved this. enjoy the Thich Naht Hanh quote, too... Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:46:50 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/this-cool-thich-nhat-hanh-quote-i-found/#IDComment69243441 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/serenity-now/#IDComment68369225 fantastic post, thanks so much... lovely imagery! Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:02:07 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/04/serenity-now/#IDComment68369225 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/yoga-is-a-lifestyle-julia-lee/#IDComment65146723 hear hear!! fantastic points and I totally agree with you... yoga is all and for all, and I think it is important that we remind ourselves, each other and the yoga community of that often. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 07:39:54 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/yoga-is-a-lifestyle-julia-lee/#IDComment65146723 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/tango-with-the-dancing-bear/#IDComment64689387 I know very little about Buddhism & lineage, but I really respect how you keep it real and have no fear. I enjoy reading your posts- thanks & keep it up. And the dance :) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:49:08 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/tango-with-the-dancing-bear/#IDComment64689387 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/elephant-has-a-three-month-runway/#IDComment64087112 Thanks indeed- so happy to know ele's vision is holding true! Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:03:35 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/elephant-has-a-three-month-runway/#IDComment64087112 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/when-precious-met-alice-kind-of-a-movie-review/#IDComment64035754 great post, Dr. Jay & glad to see you on elephantjournal. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:32:56 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/when-precious-met-alice-kind-of-a-movie-review/#IDComment64035754 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/40-day-yoga-challenge-recap-lindsay-jean-thomson/#IDComment61452904 Lindsay, I am so grateful you initiated this challenge. I had several goals set for myself, and while I didn't meet each one of them, the important part for me was strengthening my commitment to daily practice. And this definitely happened. My heart goes out to you as you experience freedom in unexpected ways, yes, practice sees us through. Thank you for being a source of inspiration & yogic support! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:04:48 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/03/40-day-yoga-challenge-recap-lindsay-jean-thomson/#IDComment61452904 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/why-i-heart-the-yoga-workshop-richard-freemans-yoga-studio-in-boulder-colorado/#IDComment58542479 very awesome moment. thanks for sharing. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:58:45 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/why-i-heart-the-yoga-workshop-richard-freemans-yoga-studio-in-boulder-colorado/#IDComment58542479 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/a-bodhisattva-meditation-for-cultivating-loving-compassion-for-the-self/#IDComment58413096 wow, loved this! thanks so much for sharing. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:03:35 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/a-bodhisattva-meditation-for-cultivating-loving-compassion-for-the-self/#IDComment58413096 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/cant-i-just-buy-something-elizabeth-atwell/#IDComment58397218 Thank you for reading, Jennifer! I agree- would love to hear more about your Peace Corps days... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:06:46 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/cant-i-just-buy-something-elizabeth-atwell/#IDComment58397218 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/a-yogis-true-practice-the-yamas-and-niyamas/#IDComment57580311 one of the best explanations of the yamas/niyamas I've ever read... thanks so much, Peg! Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:18:09 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/a-yogis-true-practice-the-yamas-and-niyamas/#IDComment57580311 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/01/what-to-do-about-sexual-harassment-in-yoga-studios/#IDComment57499405 (just saw ele's comment that he had appeared at other venues, not just yoga... which sounds a little disconcerting... I wish her much strength & hope this guy leaves her alone) I will address something else, though: I am disturbed by the apparent attitude of the yoga studio itself... what a cheap, blaming response to her concerns! Bob & Nancy, you said it. Even if a teacher disagreed with her about the situation, that seems to be a cold & unsupportive answer. As a teacher, it is one's duty to maintain safe-space for students... teachers are leaders of "mini communities" (or not so mini in some instances!) and as such hold some responsibility for keeping the peace.... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:30:38 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/01/what-to-do-about-sexual-harassment-in-yoga-studios/#IDComment57499405 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/shiva-shakti-tantra-video-w-john-friend-of-anusara-yoga/#IDComment57073899 really amazing video! Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:26:15 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/shiva-shakti-tantra-video-w-john-friend-of-anusara-yoga/#IDComment57073899