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Happy Friday all, today’s a special day.
Thanks for reading my rambles, and keeping our comments flowing with feedback. There were a lot of great suggestions on Wednesday, and yesterday’s conversation about SEO illuminated my thought. Special thanks to Michael and Susan for such articulate explanations.
Onward.
Namasté is one of my favorite words. It’s super old, and can do back flips all the way to ancient Sanskrit.
It’s a wonderful, multipurpose term; three syllables which roll from the tongue. The children in our preschool use it when they greet us in the morning. They place their shoes in their cubbies, knit their hands, then dip their noggins in a Namasté before walking through the door.
In our family, we use this word for hello, farewell, I’m sorry, and, you are absolutely correct. The actual, loose translation, going back to Sanskrit, is “I respect the divine in you, which is also the divine in me.”
Namasté = Ethereal aloha.
Those of you who have been reading longest will remember Fay. Her father hand made us a sign for our door; Namasté it says to all who enter.
If there’s divine in me, than Daisy’s certainly the one to stoke it. I wouldn’t wish to wake without her by my side.
We have a few projects slated for next year; the most exciting creations since we combined DNA to bake inside her. Those projects are not nearly finished. In the meantime, we’ve another undertaking.
A new favorite for my reader, and the second blog in the Writer Dad Family:
NamasDaisy.Com
Since Daisy is presently spreading herself so thin that she’s starting to look invisible, posts will start at once a week, every Monday.
Visit, enjoy, and we’ll see you after the weekend.
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Namas Daisy looks as awesome as it does because Blogger Dad made that Namasté chalkboard divine.
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Eric Hamm: I’d say she’s my better half, but I thank you.
Janine: It’s powerful, and quiet. Definitely a good one to keep in your verbal quiver.
Marelisa: Watching one toddler apologize to another by folding their hands, bowing their heads, and saying Namasté is amazing. If they can get it, so can we.
Stacey: I’ll say it with you, Stacey. One, two, three…NAMASTÉ!
Friar: No, no, no. You’re thinking of Assalamu Alaikum.
Blogger Dad: Let me, or Daisy, know what you think, and a namasté to you.
Rita: It’s true. There are few words with such power; multiple meanings, and each one a trigger to something deep. I’ve only known the word for a few years, but I’m in love with it, and it actually plays a rather significant role in the big double S (the word is very, very old). Thanks, Rita, and have a great weekend.
Jonathan: Most of our parents just went along with it, but when they slowly started to ask what it meant, we got the same reaction. It was always something like, “Oh, that’s cool.”
BrightBoy: I did read about it, and it was very funny, though I haven’t actually seen it. Has it aired? Derka derka.
Dave Flower: I’ve never even blown kiss towards a tree.
Vered: That was the last line written. Thanks for liking it. I think we all feel that way sometimes. For us right now, it’s a little more than usual.
Beth: Thank you, Beth. I am very glad to have you.
B. Wilde: Thank you for the subscription. Daisy’s like me, once she gets going, she’ll roll right along, but we’ve got to toss some coal into the fire.
Ian: I’m thinking of starting Yoga next year, after I’ve earned a few more minutes in my day. I’ve always liked the way you sign off. Be well; it’s a little bit of Namasté all in itself.
Kyddryn: She’ll get going. She’d like to do more than Mondays too, but she doesn’t want to bite off more than she can chew. One post alone comes dangerously close. Having readers will help her though. She’ll be more inclined to up her ante when she knows there are others reading. Thanks, Kyddryn.
Jamie: Thanks for the inclusion. I hope you enjoy Namas Daisy.
Eric Hamm: I’d say she’s my better half, but I thank you.
Janine: It’s powerful, and quiet. Definitely a good one to keep in your verbal quiver.
Marelisa: Watching one toddler apologize to another by folding their hands, bowing their heads, and saying Namasté is amazing. If they can get it, so can we.
Stacey: I’ll say it with you, Stacey. One, two, three…NAMASTÉ!
Friar: No, no, no. You’re thinking of Assalamu Alaikum.
Blogger Dad: Let me, or Daisy, know what you think, and a namasté to you.
Rita: It’s true. There are few words with such power; multiple meanings, and each one a trigger to something deep. I’ve only known the word for a few years, but I’m in love with it, and it actually plays a rather significant role in the big double S (the word is very, very old). Thanks, Rita, and have a great weekend.
Jonathan: Most of our parents just went along with it, but when they slowly started to ask what it meant, we got the same reaction. It was always something like, “Oh, that’s cool.”
BrightBoy: I did read about it, and it was very funny, though I haven’t actually seen it. Has it aired? Derka derka.
Dave Flower: I’ve never even blown kiss towards a tree.
Vered: That was the last line written. Thanks for liking it. I think we all feel that way sometimes. For us right now, it’s a little more than usual.
Beth: Thank you, Beth. I am very glad to have you.
B. Wilde: Thank you for the subscription. Daisy’s like me, once she gets going, she’ll roll right along, but we’ve got to toss some coal into the fire.
Ian: I’m thinking of starting Yoga next year, after I’ve earned a few more minutes in my day. I’ve always liked the way you sign off. Be well; it’s a little bit of Namasté all in itself.
Kyddryn: She’ll get going. She’d like to do more than Mondays too, but she doesn’t want to bite off more than she can chew. One post alone comes dangerously close. Having readers will help her though. She’ll be more inclined to up her ante when she knows there are others reading. Thanks, Kyddryn.
Jamie: Thanks for the inclusion. I hope you enjoy Namas Daisy.
Oooo. That reply was just plain ol’ namasty.
:lol:
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Oooo. That reply was just plain ol’ namasty.
:lol:
Dave Fowlers last blog post..Flaps. Check. Undercarriage. Check.
Some have speculated, that if you do enough back flips consecutively, you can actually time travel back into the past.
I’m currently attending gymnastic classes 3 times a week and hoarding the financial section of the newspaper.
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Some have speculated, that if you do enough back flips consecutively, you can actually time travel back into the past.
I’m currently attending gymnastic classes 3 times a week and hoarding the financial section of the newspaper.
Bamboo Forests last blog post..7 Paths to Excessive Wealth
I LOVE it that your preschool kids start each day with a Namaste! I wish every school and company did that! What a better place the world would be…
I found you thru a recommendation @ twitter. Keep up the good work.
Tammy
aka CrypticFragments
http://www.artsyedge.blogspot.com
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I LOVE it that your preschool kids start each day with a Namaste! I wish every school and company did that! What a better place the world would be…
I found you thru a recommendation @ twitter. Keep up the good work.
Tammy
aka CrypticFragments
http://www.artsyedge.blogspot.com
crypticfragmentss last blog post..Giant Zazzle SALE this Weekend!
@Sean’s @Dave: I have.
@Dave’s @Sean: Namasty is best the word I’ve read this week.
@Sean’s @Dave: I have.
@Dave’s @Sean: Namasty is best the word I’ve read this week.
here in england, russell brand used to end his show, which was a live studio audience discussion of the week’s “Big Brother” episodes, with a “namaste”. so it’s definitely not just some pretentious new age phrase being thrown around flippantly by wankers and douche bags. phew!
here in england, russell brand used to end his show, which was a live studio audience discussion of the week’s “Big Brother” episodes, with a “namaste”. so it’s definitely not just some pretentious new age phrase being thrown around flippantly by wankers and douche bags. phew!
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First off Namasté
It looks like I am adding another blog to my list. I haven’t read her first post yet, but will check it out. I am sure it is great.
Um, Namasté
Jim Gaudets last blog post..I am a different person when it’s cold.
First off Namasté
It looks like I am adding another blog to my list. I haven’t read her first post yet, but will check it out. I am sure it is great.
Um, Namasté
Jim Gaudets last blog post..I am a different person when it’s cold.
Hi,
Sorry I’ve been absent from the comment section, WD. Swamped with life, but it’s all good (except not keeping up with my blogger friends that is).
I learned and first used Namaste 3-1/2 years ago when I began yoga. My teacher ends each class with us all saying “My soul bows to your soul. Namaste.” The “bow” word bothers me, and I really like your translation better about the divine in each of us, which is what I believe to be true. Wonder if I could suggest she change her phrase, but since she’s been practicing for over 20 years, I’m doubtful about that. :-)
I look forward to getting to know Daisy better through her blog. Can’t wait to see what the two of you are up to! I was in Belmont Shores the other day unexpectedly and wondered if you lived nearby . . . . .
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Hi,
Sorry I’ve been absent from the comment section, WD. Swamped with life, but it’s all good (except not keeping up with my blogger friends that is).
I learned and first used Namaste 3-1/2 years ago when I began yoga. My teacher ends each class with us all saying “My soul bows to your soul. Namaste.” The “bow” word bothers me, and I really like your translation better about the divine in each of us, which is what I believe to be true. Wonder if I could suggest she change her phrase, but since she’s been practicing for over 20 years, I’m doubtful about that. :-)
I look forward to getting to know Daisy better through her blog. Can’t wait to see what the two of you are up to! I was in Belmont Shores the other day unexpectedly and wondered if you lived nearby . . . . .
Linda Abbits last blog post..Listen to Me Speak — Lessons From a Family Caregiver
Hey Sean — Namaste is indeed a very cool word. It’s one my four year old niece likes a lot. :-) Also very cool to see Daisy is blogging. I’m off to go check it out! Weee!
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Hey Sean — Namaste is indeed a very cool word. It’s one my four year old niece likes a lot. :-) Also very cool to see Daisy is blogging. I’m off to go check it out! Weee!
Amy Derbys last blog post..Fiction Friday: Mommy Says I’m Pretty on the Insides, and other stories (plus markets)
I am so excited that I found you over in Coventry! We just used that greeting yesterday in kindergarten! We love it – but try new ways to greet all the time. It certainly DOES roll off the tongue!
I’ll certainly be back!
I am so excited that I found you over in Coventry! We just used that greeting yesterday in kindergarten! We love it – but try new ways to greet all the time. It certainly DOES roll off the tongue!
I’ll certainly be back!
I think I might have to make a Namaste sign for our son’s preschool…and maybe even my daughter’s kindergarten classroom as well.
I’ve practiced yoga off and on over the years where, in our culture, the use of the term Namaste comes into play most often. Just saying the word creates a little moment of peace inside me. Why not spread that peace amongst the littlest of our society and grow it from there?
Thanks for sharing, Sean.
P.S. – After a difficult visit with my parents this past week…during which my own writing muse seems to have temporarily withered on the vine …it’s good to have a safe and inspiring literary place to visit while I attempt to restoke the fire!
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I think I might have to make a Namaste sign for our son’s preschool…and maybe even my daughter’s kindergarten classroom as well.
I’ve practiced yoga off and on over the years where, in our culture, the use of the term Namaste comes into play most often. Just saying the word creates a little moment of peace inside me. Why not spread that peace amongst the littlest of our society and grow it from there?
Thanks for sharing, Sean.
P.S. – After a difficult visit with my parents this past week…during which my own writing muse seems to have temporarily withered on the vine …it’s good to have a safe and inspiring literary place to visit while I attempt to restoke the fire!
Kimmelins last blog post..McCain-Obama Debate Number Two: My Two Cents
Dave: Namasty. That’s too funny. I hope I forget it soon.
Bamboo: Wow, it’s like a comedy club in here. That’s funny Bamboo. Don’t forget to buy plenty of Apple stock.
CrypticFragments: I knew that Twitter thing was a good idea. I promise I’ll keep it up, and it’s great to have you. Thanks.
Mathew: Sorry, man. I’m feeling dim. You’ve what?
BrightBoy: I’m glad it isn’t just us wankers and douche bags, I was worried! Seriously, I’ve used it heard in that context all too often, and it is nauseating.
Jim: Wow, Jim. Thanks for the confidence. That’s touching.
Linda: Anytime you’re here is great, Linda. I’m not counting. WordPress used to, but I but a stop to that. You were no more than a few miles away. If you follow the ocean, past all the pretty houses, through downtown, and into the neighborhood where the houses were gorgeous a century earlier.. that’s where you’d find us.
Amy: Tell me what you think.
VodkaMom: Not quite Supercalafrajalisticexpialadotious, but close. Nice to have you here.
Kimmelin: You are always so kind to me; thanks. Namasté is a word that gives me instapeace as well. And yes, I know instapeace isn’t a word. I just kinda think it should be.
Dave: Namasty. That’s too funny. I hope I forget it soon.
Bamboo: Wow, it’s like a comedy club in here. That’s funny Bamboo. Don’t forget to buy plenty of Apple stock.
CrypticFragments: I knew that Twitter thing was a good idea. I promise I’ll keep it up, and it’s great to have you. Thanks.
Mathew: Sorry, man. I’m feeling dim. You’ve what?
BrightBoy: I’m glad it isn’t just us wankers and douche bags, I was worried! Seriously, I’ve used it heard in that context all too often, and it is nauseating.
Jim: Wow, Jim. Thanks for the confidence. That’s touching.
Linda: Anytime you’re here is great, Linda. I’m not counting. WordPress used to, but I but a stop to that. You were no more than a few miles away. If you follow the ocean, past all the pretty houses, through downtown, and into the neighborhood where the houses were gorgeous a century earlier.. that’s where you’d find us.
Amy: Tell me what you think.
VodkaMom: Not quite Supercalafrajalisticexpialadotious, but close. Nice to have you here.
Kimmelin: You are always so kind to me; thanks. Namasté is a word that gives me instapeace as well. And yes, I know instapeace isn’t a word. I just kinda think it should be.
Dave’s never hugged a tree, but I have.
Dave said “That’s namasty!”. I’ve been repeating that over the last couple of days. People look at me weirdly.
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Dave’s never hugged a tree, but I have.
Dave said “That’s namasty!”. I’ve been repeating that over the last couple of days. People look at me weirdly.
Matthew Drydens last blog post..If You Don’t Stop Being Negative…
I am hopelessly behind on my reader but saw the link on twitter the other day. Visited and subscribed. Congrats on the new blog addition to your family. Hope you’ll all remember us little people when you’re famous someday.
Oh and just as an aside – your writing is worth the click over from my feed reader, but thank you for going to full feed nonetheless! As you see, I am still willing to click over to comment :)
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I am hopelessly behind on my reader but saw the link on twitter the other day. Visited and subscribed. Congrats on the new blog addition to your family. Hope you’ll all remember us little people when you’re famous someday.
Oh and just as an aside – your writing is worth the click over from my feed reader, but thank you for going to full feed nonetheless! As you see, I am still willing to click over to comment :)
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Sounds like exciting plans, indeed. I look forward to checking out the new blog.
Sounds like exciting plans, indeed. I look forward to checking out the new blog.