Category Archives: Dis-Ease

6 Words that Changed my Life

Posted on January 7, 2020 by kirsten harris

I was standing at the sink this morning thinking that a happy life is found by converting perceived negatives into positives. Simple as that sounds it can sometimes be a big challenge to change one’s mind. It then struck me … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Posture

Posted on November 2, 2019 by kirsten harris

The word posture roots in the word post. A fixed place. A post in the ground! It also means to ‘take up an artificial mental position.’ Words are obviously useful to help us understand our living condition but can also get … Continue reading →

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Be Calmed

Posted on September 10, 2019 by kirsten harris

There is no wind in my sails I am becalmed I’ve dropped anchor  To take stock and recover from past voyages Resting, I dangle a damaged toe into the deep  I’m tired of blowing at sails Nothing happens anyway Huffing … Continue reading →

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The Encyclopaedia of Ease – R

Posted on July 3, 2019 by kirsten harris

The Encyclopaedia of Ease – finding ease in everyday words. Ease that you probably didn’t know was there. And now r… Roll your Rrrrrr’s in speech and movement. R R – or ah, or argh! Variations of Alexander Technique ‘whispered … Continue reading →

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The Encyclopaedia of Ease – N-O

Posted on June 30, 2019 by kirsten harris

The Encyclopaedia of Ease – finding ease in existing words ‘psoas’ not to get bored! So now these two letters – N and O, very useful when used together for creating claritiease and boundarease. No is a small word, easy … Continue reading →

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The Encyclopaedia of Ease E – H

Posted on June 25, 2019 by kirsten harris

Part 2 of the Encyclopaedia of Ease. My easy peasy lemon squeasy encyclopaedia for an easier life! Written for anyone who likes messing about with words, Alexander Technique, meditation, law of attraction, mindfulness, the power of the mind and all … Continue reading →

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Is Your Head Screwed On Right?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by kirsten harris

Anatomy and Art, Cartoon by Kirsten Harris    Is your head screwed on right?   I love the way our language and the phases we use reveal so much on closer inspection! We might say ‘so and so hasn’t got their … Continue reading →

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Stopping Permitted!

Posted on March 4, 2016 by kirsten harris

    Stopping Permitted!   You might think that it’s easy to stop! How difficult can it be to just lie down and stop for a few minutes. All those juicy benefits should make it most appealing…   – a … Continue reading →

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Are You ‘Musterbating?’

Posted on June 18, 2014 by kirsten harris

Are you ‘musterbating’? I know I am! I must do this, I must do that!  I must, must, must….cut the grass, wash up, earn money, be more fabulous, write a blog, build a platform,  get fitter….fill in the blanks….. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up Habit!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by kirsten harris

Hurry Up! Hurry Up! Hurry Up! HURRY UP!!!!! Can you feel the pressure in the words? Do you give yourself hurry up instructions? Is it really necessary? Slow down slow slow slow down for a breather! It might just speed … Continue reading →

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There is plenty of time

Posted on May 24, 2014 by kirsten harris

There is plenty of time! Hurry up thoughts can cause us to tighten our necks, backs, shoulders and hold our breath. There is plenty of time! Time to let your neck be free, release your shoulders, breathe into your back. … Continue reading →

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Reaction Awareness

Posted on May 21, 2014 by kirsten harris

Alexander Technique – a way of becoming aware of our habitual reactions. How about creating an easier day by changing one reaction today? You might just change a negative situation into a positive one today, by simply changing the way you react. … Continue reading →

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Jaw

Posted on May 8, 2014 by kirsten harris

Is my jaw tight? Am I gripping and grinding my  teeth clenching my jaw, gnawing on a problem? It’s an incredibly strong muscle, masseter. the big jaw muscle, which can cause headaches, gripping on either side of your skull. Today can I … Continue reading →

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Hang out in your shoulders!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by kirsten harris

Shoulder blades hang down your back and move freely over the rib cage. Don’t hang on, shouldering problems, hang out! Can you mentally hang out  in your shoulder blades today?

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Aching Muscles

Posted on April 30, 2014 by kirsten harris

Stop, stop, stop, lie down, think into that aching muscle. Especially when things ache we need to let go! But funny old human, we are more likely to try and run away from the pain, than pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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