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Posts by Bernadette Harris

Bernadette’s writing has appeared in a variety of magazines, including Ruminate, Braided Way, Introvert, Dear, The Chamber Magazine, and The Mindful Word. You can find more of her work at https://www.bernadetteharris.net/.

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It’s Okay to Have No Purpose Beyond Being and Enjoying This Moment

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“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.” ~Joseph Campbell

I was sitting on my yoga mat with my legs stretched out in front of me. I bent forward into a fold, puffing and clenching my jaw as I extended my fingertips toward my toes. I was growing angrier by the second.

A slew of sour thoughts marched through my brain.

This is stupid. I thought yoga was supposed to be relaxing. I’m so out of shape. Other people have no trouble with this pose. …