new journeys.

February 6, 2011 in Uncategorized
IMG_1582 I am taking some new journeys this year, and would like to invite you to join me.

Becoming bendy : a new blog to document a year of mindful eating and moving. This post will explain why I started this journey on January 1st. Today is the 37th day of this new focus. Will you join me for the next 37? Is it possible to change your life in 37 days? It is. It surely is.

3x3x365 : a new blog with two friends. We've never all been in the same place at the same time, we live in three different states, and we're posting a photo and caption every day in 2011. It is amazing how the photos and captions intertwine, though we don't share them beforehand. Because the shortest distance between three people is a story. And stories come in many forms. I love this project.

37days will continue, and I hope you'll join me here. I have spent the past few months writing essays about loss, about grief. Some will be posted here on 37days as I continue writing, and others will be published in a new book I'm planning for 2012, called The Geography of Loss.

I am celebrating the Super Bowl today by going to a two-hour yoga workshop in memory and honor of my recently departed friend, Amy Stiefvater, who loved yoga and found great happiness in it. May she rest in peace.

About Patti Digh

Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. She has developed diversity strategies and educational programming for major nonprofit and corporate organizations and has been a featured speaker at many national and international conferences.

19 comments to " new journeys. "

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    Maureen
    February 6, 2011 AT 11:35AM

    So pleased to hear about your new book!

    I’ve been enjoyed 3x3x365.

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    kate
    February 6, 2011 AT 11:59AM

    Well—that is just the most wonderful picture ever.

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    Clara
    February 6, 2011 AT 12:28PM

    Congratulations, Patti, on the new blogs. I know that Becoming Bendy will be an inspiration to continue on my own path to taking better care of myself, and that 3x3x365 will fuel my own love of photography and of capturing life through images. Darn it, girl, you read my mind!

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    Terri
    February 6, 2011 AT 12:30PM

    Prayers for all who love your friend.

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    Suzanne
    February 6, 2011 AT 12:38PM

    I have been following along with the photo blog. It’s beautiful. And moving. What a brilliant idea. Thank you.

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    KimMailhot
    February 6, 2011 AT 1:09PM

    I will follow you wherever you go. Not is a stalker way or anything. ;)

    I love this picture of you and Mr. Brilliant. Such sweet love between you.

    Enjoy the yoga. I am going for a walk in the melting NH day and then making soup, I think. Things I love…

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    Terry Hartley
    February 6, 2011 AT 1:40PM

    Oh my, how cute the two of you! My yoga mat is my sanctuary. a small rectangular temple for a short period of time each day. I am celebrating this day at the beach. My brother died on January 16th as did our friend, Vince. This loss this time is a canyon, a deep canyon. I can see a beautiful blue strip of sky above but the walls are sheer and high. Friends are on the rim reaching out with love and sympathy and I appreciate that but my emotional reach is short just yet and the path a little longer than I expected. I look forward to reading The Geography of Loss. I know it will be exceptional. Much love to you Patti.

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    gwyn
    February 6, 2011 AT 3:01PM

    I am so happy for you! I had forgotten about Becoming Bendy. There is no RSS or subscription for it I see? Anyhow I adore 3x3x3. It is such a gift. I too am very much health focused this year so I am absolutely joining you for the next 37 and the next after that!. I hope you know how much I appreciate you in my life. Me just one of many hundreds and thousands I know, but I have to say it again. You have inspired my life in such good ways. XO

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    gwyn
    February 6, 2011 AT 3:06PM

    PS I just realized that I recognized the name Amy Stiefvater. I guess I knew her from facebook via Janet and Angela. :-(
    Also I forgot to mention how wonderful that picture of you and John is!

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    Frankyndwyer
    February 6, 2011 AT 7:17PM

    I really look forward to reading your new blogs, Patti..and that is a fabulous picture of you and Mr. Brilliant! Just found out that Kaje Housman lives near me – it’s so amazing that we have connected now by following your posts! Namaste :-)

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    Peggy
    February 7, 2011 AT 2:19AM

    Such a handsome, colorful couple! Can’t wait for your new book – I have some clues about a few things that might be included. I love both of your new blogs. They’re short and to the point, with plenty of inspiration, information, and artful observation. Edit, edit, edit is my mantra for 2011. You’re leading the way! Yours in warm feet, Peggy

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    jylene
    February 7, 2011 AT 7:00AM

    thanks for sharing, patti! i will definitely continue to follow along as you never fail to inspire me. and i am very much looking forward to your next book. we all need a little help in understanding and moving through our periods of grief.

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    Mdrabik
    February 7, 2011 AT 9:13AM

    I like your new ideas. You always make me think and often make me laugh.

    The picture of you and Mr. Brilliant is FANTASTIC! I hope this treasure also lives in a picture frame somewhere prominent in your home.

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    Jaylyn
    February 11, 2011 AT 1:48PM

    I think it’s tremendous how motivated and focused you are to push yourself and engage in so many projects. I hope others follow your lead. :)

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    bettyl
    February 11, 2011 AT 5:34PM

    The photo blog is a wonderful idea! The other one is, too!

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    Susan Gallacher-Turner
    February 11, 2011 AT 9:49PM

    Love the photo and your new ideas. I’ll be visiting the new blogs, too!

    Your yoga session sounds like a wonderful way to honor your friend’s memory.

    Blessings to you.

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    jylene
    February 12, 2011 AT 1:04AM

    well, i am all caught up on 3x3x365. i couldn’t sleep tonight so i decided to check it out. i simply love it! what a wonderful idea and i’m so glad you are sharing it with us. the photos and stories will send me off to a sweet slumber i am sure…

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    Pearl
    February 27, 2011 AT 11:00AM

    3x3x365, what a neat idea as a way to keep connected.

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    dancing kitchen
    March 3, 2011 AT 12:32PM

    The geography of loss….I love the title Patti. I think you were telling me about it on the trip back to your hotel, but the top down car ride was a little too short…and the spooky moon was distracting. I love that you are being bendy, hoping that it gets you out of your head and in your body. Good thoughts to you my friend.
    ~Cindy

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