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How my own *Eat, Pray, Love* moment in Bali led to WellCommons
I was reluctant to see the movie Eat, Pray, Love, because I thought I'd wilt in the sadness that comes from missing a place, a home. But all it did was bring back sweet memories, especially the one that knocked me off one life track smack dab onto another.
During the three years I lived in Bali in the early 1990s, I didn't meet a dashing Brazilian. I didn't go to Ketut Liyer for a reading (although I met him once at a ceremony). I went to learn more about the people and their culture, and to see if I could support myself by freelance science writing. I lucked out -- living in Bali was inexpensive.
Bali rice paddies by jestevens
The event that started the long road to WellCommons began early one morning. I awoke in my bed to hear a little boy crying in a house adjacent to the inn in which I was staying while looking for a permanent place to live. (In this part of Bali, many homes have bamboo walls, which means you can hear everything that goes on in your neighbors' homes.) The boy's crying was the fussy cry of an exhausted child, the kind of blubbering that means "I'm tired. I don't want to get dressed and go to school." Then I heard his dad, Made, yell at him (pronunciation: Mah-day). That got me to sit up, because it wasn't too often I'd heard a
Alice Brewer
August 30, 2010 at 2:47 p.m.
Additional registration dates scheduled for Teen Fitness Connection
Two additional registration dates scheduled for Teen Fitness Connection: Know a teen who may be interested in a free fitness membership this summer? Teen Fitness Connection is back at Body Boutique. The program enables girls ages 13-18 to workout free all summer.
Remaining registration dates and times: Saturday, May 22 from 10am until 1pm Tuesday, May 25 from 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, May 26 from 4pm to 7pm
*Additional dates
This program is completely free of charge. Teens will not be solicited to purchase anything. Classes have been scheduled for teens only throughout the summer. Call Tracey at 749.2424 with questions or email at tce1227@gmail.com
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Rosie Kern commented on How my own *Eat, Pray, Love* moment in Bali led to WellCommonsSeptember 3
Rosie said: “Jane, thank you for sharing this wonderful story. I am encouraged as I see the growth of WellCommons and ongoing sharing of health information and stories. At the Bert Nash Center, we strive to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems. I believe WellCommons helps us do that.” -
Jane Stevens posted How my own *Eat, Pray, Love* moment in Bali led to WellCommons to About WellCommons, 1 commentSeptember 2
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Whitney Mathews commented on Need a social media policy? Here's info.August 17
Whitney said: “Additionally, here's a lengthy list of public social media policies for a variety of industries: http://socialmediagovernance.com/policies.php” -
Jane Stevens posted Need a social media policy? Here's info. to About WellCommons, 1 commentAugust 13
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Jane Stevens commented on My last day as a WellCommons internAugust 11
Jane said: “It was terrific having you work with us, Ursula. Thanks so much for all your hard work and creative insights. WellCommons benefitted greatly from your participation. Have a great year at KU! ”
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Karrey Britt commented on My last day as a WellCommons internAugust 11
Karrey said: “Thanks for your help this summer! I already miss you. I had fun taking you on assignments and to community meetings. Your ideas were a tremendous asset. Best of luck this semester at KU.” -
Ursula Rothrock posted My last day as a WellCommons intern to About WellCommons, 2 commentsAugust 11
