gdp's Comments

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : 10 Eco Fashion Companies You've Never Heard Of.

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:19:25 +0000

Any idea who makes the dress in the photo included in the article?

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : All My Dreams Lie Broken in the Dust & I Dance on their Rotting Carcasses.

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:13:18 +0000

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this Ben!

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Why I’m Not Buying the Whole Forgiveness Trend in Yoga & Spirituality.

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:44 +0000

Amy, I love this article and could not have read it at a more perfect time. Yesterday, I made a decision to forgive a couple of people, trying to move on from the negativity. As I discussed this with a friend, I basically said I need to let go for me, but I'm not ready to trust these people yet. And I have been considering where the line was and how to handle that both internally and externally. This discusses exactly my concerns and really gives me some great insight into myself! Thank you so much for this! ~Tatum.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Vegans, Feminists Unite! In distaste for this video.

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:23:40 +0000

I'm sufficiently disgusted. And these ladies look really young. I'd be shocked to learn either is actually an adult.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Why Instagram Doesn't Suck.

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:27:08 +0000

I believe it was Robert Sturman, an amazingly talented photographer and frequent contributor to ej that said..."Being an artist is 10% talent and 90% being enchanted by life." (RS, I couldn't find the actual post so my apologies if I've misquoted) SO~ I say if playing with Instagram opens up a space for anyone to be more enchanted by life, encourage it. http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/08/this-is-th...

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Ryan, Paul & Akin & the Various Kinds of Rape.

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 18:22:39 +0000

You're comparing apples to oranges. The "degrees of murder" vary based on intent. (Pre-meditated, Accidental, Self Defense). There is no such thing as "self defense" or "accidental" rape. Furthermore, the current issue is not addressing punishment of the criminal, but the rights of the victim.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : The Lost Joy of the Clothesline.

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 17:36:42 +0000

Love it. Thanks for the reminder! I usually gush about using my clothesline to save energy and for the feel (plus there the sunlight is a natural stain remover on those whites!) But over the past month, I've been so busy that I allowed myself to get lazy. Well after just one month in the clothes dryer, some of my favorite clothes look more worn than ever. Back to the clothesline for me!

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : 10 Reasons Why It Sucks to Be Single.

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:30:54 +0000

HILARIOUS! I totally love it! "Instead of passing notes, I get a two sentence text-message arranging a time and place to meet up. I’m not sure if I am going on a date or figuring out where to bury the body." Yes, yes, yes!

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : 15 Reasons You Should Go for a Run.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:11:49 +0000

Sugarland ~ We Run Tom Petty ~ Running Down a Dream Train ~ Drive By Miranda Lambert ~ Fastest Girl in Town Matt Nathanson ~ Queen of (K)nots Enjoy!

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Finding the Good Life.

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 14:47:39 +0000

Well thank you so much. I'm sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I wonder if this is who I think it is...

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Finding the Good Life.

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 14:43:39 +0000

Well thank you so much. I'm sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I wonder if this is who I think it is...

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Anatomy of a Modern Day Cowboy: Waylon Lewis.

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:11:43 +0000

This is so great. I love this piece, it makes me want to hug you both. I agree, thanks for letting us write!

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Emotions hurt.

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:18:57 +0000

I've just read this three times. I think I'm trying to memorize it. Simply amazing. Thank you.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Why I Love Prison: It's My Turn to Talk. ~ Robert Sturman Photography

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:04:47 +0000

Robert, your words are as beautiful and though provoking as your photographs. Thank you for sharing both.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Self-Help is Bullsh*t. ~ Deborah Williamson

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:28:13 +0000

I agree with you on that Kate, but my take away from this post (which I loved, by the way) is that by getting out of our own heads sometimes and finding joy by opening our hearts to others, we clear the path to self-love, ultimately clearing the way to love others more openly. We don't need to completely love ourselves to give love. Maybe it's a parallel journey, instead of one before the other.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : "I was just skimming through a Cosmopolitan magazine. Why do women read this sh*t?"

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:11:41 +0000

Umm... did Kim Kardashian just say she goes to Cosmo for relationship advice? 72 day marriage explained.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Is it Ever Okay to be Selfish?

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:09:45 +0000

Awesome. I went vegetarian and then vegan for health reasons, but researching it brought the horrors of factory farming into light to ensure that I would never start eating meat again (I still struggle with staying vegan.) I wish there was a way to make people care more. My mom, who saves every stray that crosses her path, volunteers at the local no-kill shelter and ends up with far too many pets under her care, outright refuses to watch the factory farming videos, yet continues to eat meat from Wal-Mart. It makes me nutty. Not to mention, I also have a boxer at home and the snorting & wiggling like a pig, seems like a pretty accurate comparison. Love him.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : A New Sexual Revolution is...Coming.

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:51:38 +0000

This sounds like it is a fantastic and comforting alternative to birth control for adults in healthy, monogamous relationships. It's good information and about time that we had a non-toxic alternative to the pill. I must say though, I feel the statement that "Every 15 year old boy in America should go get this." is somewhat irresponsible. Unfortunately, I think that most 15 year old boys (at least from what I can recall) are far more scared of babies that the array of STD's out there. It sounds like this form of birth control won't protect anyone from STD's anymore than the pill does. Ultimately, educating our teens above and beyond "birth control" is the key, but I would worry that without the fear of an unplanned pregnancy, unprotected sex among teens would skyrocket.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : What are you thankful for?

Wed, 2 May 2012 14:51:01 +0000

I'm thankful for the fact that I finally woke up to life and turned off the tv. I'm thankful that a lifetime of work ethic finally has a passion to be applied to. I'm thankful that I've a got a support system that makes me feel courageous.

elephant journal: Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality. : Christina Hendricks Should Lose a Few Pounds.*

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:02:45 +0000

Love her, love this. Love you Kate!