April 4, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack, in everything That’s how the light gets in.” by Leonard Cohen from the song Anthem. In the last couple of weeks these lines … Continue reading
March 26, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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In a mystery by Louise Penny one beloved character turns to what appears to be the dark side, toward painkillers and lethargy, away from the influence of his boss. They had been a closely working team and now the leader … Continue reading
March 20, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
Comments Off on Warming Our Hearts with Success: Two Jin Shin Jyutsu Stories
As someone experiences Jin Shin Jyutsu, a process of body mind spirit unfolds, infused with twists and surprises. These two stories from my practice demonstrate some of what I mean. I feel so appreciative to witness these events with balance, … Continue reading
March 14, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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Recently I participated in a group of those learning to use their consciousness to empower themselves body mind spirit. I awoke to how eager for testimonials the group is for what has worked for others– methods using natural approaches, with … Continue reading
March 5, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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Sitting in a Japanese restaurant on the 14th Street in Charlottesville, I pictured moving into an environment receptive to my way of seeing health holistically. The vision was more than that — it meant a new world to me and … Continue reading
February 27, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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More on Self Loving Last week I wrote about three examples of self loving. One reader emailed me wanting more stories of self support. Headline: Raz feels angry and hurt and recovers with zest. In the process of recovery she … Continue reading
February 21, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
Comments Off on Self Love: Dating, Mating, Relating
I know when I first started to read about self love in the 1980’s , I really did not know what it meant to love oneself. Which of my behaviors was self loving at that time? How to act in … Continue reading
February 8, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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Kay, a friend, brought over lumber to a neighbor. She’d been meaning to get to it, and that day she loaded the truck and did it. While she was visiting, she noticed that the bin in the barn had been … Continue reading
February 1, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
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“It’s Ok to be Unhappy, Honey Everyone’s been blue And blue’s a pretty color, Baby, When it’s worn by you It’s ok to lose your way, My love We’ve all been lonely too It’s ok to be the way you … Continue reading
January 23, 2015
by Janet Pearlman
Comments Off on The Women’s Initiative: Show Opens January 17
You are all warmly invited to view the group show at the Women’s Initiative located in Charlottesville, VA ( details below). Featured are works from artists local to this area, including seven pieces by Janet Pearlman. I hung work painted … Continue reading
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