Author Archives: Margaret Graw

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About Margaret Graw

At the intersection of writing and yoga

Pregnant Pause

  The pause is a suspension of activity often used in speech with little forethought or consideration. For example, the awkward pause that occurs when someone says something so utterly absurd or confounding you are left speechless. Then, there is … Continue reading

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Falling

The photograph of flowers that sits at the head of my blogpost belies the actual weather outside my window. It has turned cold, the leaves have fallen, and a light sprinkle of snow hugs the edges of the fence. In … Continue reading

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Lyrical Composition       

Along with the urge to write comes the desire to tell a story, share a vision, or create a world. When I write, I also aim for literary composition and hope to achieve lyricism and beauty. This can be as … Continue reading

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Lost Worlds

  Lost worlds. Some wonder where the water goes when it leaves a puddle. I wonder where the worlds go, the ones I used to inhabit. People say: “That happened in another life.” What they really mean is another world, because … Continue reading

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Balance and Poise                      

When we practice yoga poses, we hope to attain a state of balance and poise. This goal is elusive for many reasons: level of skill in a pose, degree of focus, temperament that day. In addition, we seek a state … Continue reading

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