THE SMALL WORLD WE LIVE IN

I am reminded repeatedly that it truly is a small world. Talking to people, questioning, discussing, I discover a connection -- somewhere, somehow -- with many of them.

One example has been at the forefront of my awareness lately: Perhaps you've seen my Facebook posts about our work with Cate Stillman, Certified Anusara® Yoga instructor and Certified Ayurveda Specialist, who lives and practices both her Certified occupations out of Driggs, Idaho. I met Cate several (many?) years ago, when I began attending classes at Yoga Tejas (now, her studio, but - at that time - owned by Sundari). I loved her classes, and each time we would arrive at our home in Driggs, I'd check the shedule for opportunities to practice with either Cate or Sundari. Over the years, we've connected at trainings and workshops - including two at the studio I owned in Salt Lake City, in addition to our continued relationship through her studio. I also have recently been using her Ayurvedic advice, with success I ought to add.

When I posted my comments on Facebook, I put the @ symbol before Cate's name, which causes comments to go to her page and to be broadcast to her friends and fans (I think that's how it works, anyway). Reading her page and comments was a long-lost friend who (whom?) I had met in Salt Lake City 15+ years ago, and who I had lost touch with after our initial meetings. She and her husband have built their dream home in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; so, we really lost touch when that happened. When we did occasionally cross paths, we discovered our mutual Michigan connections (mine was through my Dad's last Air Force assignment there and the home of my late brother and his family).

This 'long-lost' friend "facebook'd" me when she saw my name on Cate's page and asked me to be her 'friend'. It took me a few minutes to realize just who she was. Once I figured it out, I quickly responded 'yes' to the friend request and a very nice dialogue has begun.

Besides Michigan, what else do we have in common?

1. We both share the first name, Leslie (Lesley, in her case)
2. We both practice Anusara Yoga
3. We have mutual friends through Anusara Yoga, including Cate and Jamie Allison
4. We have mutual friends from our Salt Lake City days
5. We both enjoy writing. Lesley is an author of children's books, has recently formed her own publishing company, and writes a great blog (see link at right)

So, one example of what a small world we live in and how Facebook and blogging bring us closer together.

Hope you have a great Wednesday!