Balance, Strength, and Length

Short report today - completed Day 24: Yoga for Lower Back Pain. A gentle, 'easy' practice (for me) today.

I'm becoming more comfortable using variations of poses as my body needs (examples: shifting weight, moving out of poses, moving with my breath rather than at the cues of instructor).

Soften; gentle movements; balance strength with stretch (length) - these words that stuck out to me through the practice. Fitting and necessary, as I so often want to push myself (competitive?!) to work harder, be stronger, move faster. Ironically, working with clients I hear myself using the cues the instructor used in the video today rather than the words I use to push myself.  More cues for me to use compassionate self-talk, especially during time of healing.

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"Holy Waters", in more ways than one

Taking/making time to practice today was evident from the barrage of messages I've been receiving from various sources.  Acquaintances, friends, family, co-workers, church leaders - everyone has seemed to be sending the same message in one form or another.  Could be I am seeking out the message to be affirmed by others in what I inherently know; none-the-less, I took and made the time to practice day 20 this afternoon.

Day 20: Yoga for the 5 Elements (Water) focused on the root chakra and the sacral chakra - the 'sacred waters' in our bodies.  I had not previously made the connection between the word 'sacrum' and 'sacred'.  The instructor spoke often about the sacredness of the water in our bodies and specifically of the water in the pelvic area of the body. (Toward the end, she was calling it a container - which is funny to think about but made sense during the practice!)  Taking time to tune in to specific areas of my body and notice what is happening - in areas other than my head stomach, and various points of recurring pain - needs to be higher on my priority list.  Okay, on my priority list.  I really had no idea of some of the imbalances I noticed when I began to pay attention.

Instructor Friedrichsen spoke to the healing properties of water and how so many of us will travel to the ocean or lake or a beach or 'holy waters', or even to a river or pond, in search of solace or reprieve or vacation.  My beardy man knows me well enough to tell me to go take a bath or shower when I am in need of calming water (and not always because I stink!).  I know enough about myself to recognize I have an affinity for water and, being a Pisces, the affinity is not too surprising.

Today at church (we go to a non-denominational church near our home) the pastor told the story of Moses and how he was placed in a hand-made raft onto the water as a baby (read the book of Exodus for more on that!) The story was about deliverance and how seemingly threatening circumstances can be for the greater good.  "I am always with you," was what God told people. How does this connect with my yoga practice today? The water (and energy, and chakras) are always with me - the 'sacred healing water' or healing energy or the Spirit of God is always with me.

Not to get too metaphysical or philosophical, but wow. That is pretty amazing. In a fairly average healthy person (me), I have energy and water and a Spirit that are powerful on their own; to have all of those in one 'packaged' human creature? Sheesh.

Oh, and today, I met a friend for a walk, and guess where we walked? Around a lake.  Sure, most of it was frozen on top (Minnesota) - but it was water, none-the-less :)


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Grounding Yoga Practice

Do you ever have days when you wake up an hour or more before your alarm goes off . . . and actually feel rested enough and awake enough to get out of bed? Such is a rare experience for me and when one occurs, I take advantage of the "extra" time in various ways.  This morning included a few minutes of conversation with my beardy man before he left for work, time to wash dishes, and time to either walk dogs or practice yoga.  Since the dogs were snoozing

I opted for yoga.  Great choice for me on a Friday morning after another energy-depleting week at work. (Please know I do enjoy my role at work and am typically energized by working within my strengths and passions! Lately, various shifts within our organizational structure and the decrease in staff/FTE has increased administrative workload for many of us.)  Anywho - a grounding and non-competitive practice was great for my mind and body this morning. Day 19: Yoga for the 5 Elements (Earth)

Already day 19 (for me) in this yoga challenge, I am seeing mini-changes in my perspective and appreciation of the slower and mindful pace and practice. As well, I am learning to accept 'listening to my body' in balance with following the instructor's cues to make the practice work for me.  Some ways I made the practice "my own" without realizing it until during or after:

• adding airplane and cactus poses during Warrior I
• closing my eyes at various points during balance poses
• using the TV in living room as a mirror to make changes in my posture to improve alignment!
• holding hands in prayer/at heart while in tadasana rather then fighting to keep my left arm by my side 

Starting my day with a grounding yoga practice = so far, so good. 

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Feel the Light, Wabi Sabi

Day 18: Practice of Light: "There is a light beyond pain and sorrow that lives in all of us. This practice uses gesture, movement, and visualization to help us connect to this inner light by bringing light from the outside in and from the crown of the head to our own heart. Enjoy an asana sequence that draws light into the body, followed by a pranayama practice visualizing light and finally a meditation on light in the heart."

Can you believe this being exactly what I needed today?  How common - or apparent - these 'theme' appears to be to me over the last couple of weeks.  (I haven't completed the meditation at the end of the practice but would like to come back to it either tonight or soon.  As I am at work, I was meant to attend another meeting which ended up being postponed after I stopped the practice. While I wait, I reflect.)

What I notice while reflecting:

• Breath regulation seemed to not be very difficult during the practice
• I do breathe slowly in relation to some; for today's instructor I moved a slight bit faster through the poses to partner with my breath rather than her cues.
• "Feel the light in your heart" gained my attention
• I did this practice as a necessary break at work today (by 2:30pm and after several meetings, I was in need of some balance)
• I notice I'm not any more physically energized after the practice than I was before (and I acknowledge I was hoping for some invigoration to teach fitness classes and groups this afternoon)
• I noticed my left arm isn't as "wonky" as it has been - i.e. I am able to lay it closer to my body in savasana and can let it hang by my side more often/for a longer duration in standing positions
• Practicing repetitive movements can be grounding, calming, and although my brain sometimes thinks it wants something new or faster, the slower and repetitive sequence offers calming to my central nervous system.
• I am still exhausted, physically and mentally. I could take a nap *right now*.
• Bringing light (energy?) to my crown and heart aligns with healing touch practice

I also had a moment to read the Wabi Sabi article from Experience Life magazine.  An excerpt:

"Wabi sabi prizes authenticity. The cracks in the old teacup are seen as assets rather than flaws. “Wabi sabi is a different kind of looking, a different kind of mindset,” explains Robyn Griggs Lawrence, author of Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House (New Society Publishers, 2011). “It’s the true acceptance of finding beauty in things as they are.”

Yet wabi sabi is more than a way of looking at things. It is “a way of life that appreciates and accepts complexity while at the same time values simplicity,” writes Richard Powell in Wabi Sabi Simple (Adams Media, 2004). He says it acknowledges three simple realities: “Nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.” 

• Timing. Amazes me every day.
• Mind-body health.
• I can use some self-compassion.

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Never. Skip. Savasana.

Strange intrapersonal battles today. Determined to express gratitude for the opportunity to walk the dogs in the sunshine and take part in another yoga sequence from the 30 for 30 challenge.

Guess whaaaat?! I skipped day 15. Yep. I went out of order. EEEEEEK. (I'm practicing showing compassion toward myself and practicing letting go of the need to 'do everything right' and 'do everything in order' and 'do everything efficiently'.)  (Please know that I know I am not successful in any of the 'do' endeavors just mentioned. I struggle and strive each day and am hopeful I can use some coaching wisdom and experiences to recognize my own limits and be okay with those limits - sometimes the limit is only for the day or for a short season. Chill out, Nicole.)  I completed Day 16: Express Vinyasa Practice and was absolutely challenged.  Thankfully, the physical practice helped me 'get out of my head' and be more grounded.

May I indulge a bit and explain an interpersonal battle I am dealing with at present?

My brain and heart are seemingly at an impasse. As much as "I know", I'm repeatedly struggling to practice and be - may it be in nutrition, fitness, gratitude, spiritual growth, financial well-being, moderation (in any area!).

I feel some sort of need to be an expert and great role model in health, fitness, and wellness.  Truly, I enjoy and am motivated by assisting other people in reaching their goals and improving their quality of life according to them. However, when it comes to my own 'plans' and 'goals' - I vacillate from wanting to commit to a specific physical activity plan (ex. training for a foot race or strength training X-number days per week to be able to complete a full-body pushup again someday sooner than later) to wanting to enjoy each day and move enough to maintain my weight & heart health and manage my mood.  I vacillate from wanting to commit to a nutrition plan of counting calories and measuring/recording food to reach a particular body weight/size to wanting to eat what I want when I want with regard to, again, energy and mood and general health.

These are of course only two of the multiple domains of health and wellness. I often coach people who come to me with similar focus who end up working on incorporating more fun or spiritual practice or quiet time into their lives...and the rest begins to slowly balance out.  My frustration: Why am I not practicing what I encourage others to practice if I believe in it?!?! This frustration and imbalance is not new to me (or anyone else, probably). Perhaps the people around me at home, at work, and socially help bring these issues to the forefront and I am working on noticing, confronting, feeling, and dealing with the experience.

By the way - I began the 30 for 30 challenge with some hesitation or resistance to remaining in savasana at the end of each practice. Isn't this a waste of time? or I am afraid I may fall asleep. or Couldn't I be doing more physical activity to help strengthen/improve flexibility and balance within my body? I continued to remind myself that rest is one of my values and priorities and the act of being at rest is as important for my body as my mind. So although my intrapersonal struggle lately has been battling the 'all or nothing' mentality, I can say with relative conviction that I want to continue to practice savasana at the end of each yoga sequence. My mind-body health depends on moments of rest.

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Yoga/Pilates Core Combo reminds me of fundamental priorities: Core Work, Compassion for Self, and Invite the Kids

Still a few days behind in my 30 for 30 challenge. Or am I?  Maybe I am incorporating what I can on the days that I need it most.  I notice I'm looking forward to the practice daily and some disappointment (with myself? not sure) arises when I do not complete a practice.  As well, my strong tendency to prefer chronological order is keeping me from deviating from the order in which the yoga sequences are sent to me.

*Sigh* Oh well. I can let go of one piece of control at a time without spontaneously combusting.  

And time for reflection on Day 14: Yoga/Pilates Fusion-Daily Core Balance.  Whew. . .the sequence reminded me of the benefits a more regular core strength and endurance practice would be for my pain (back, hip, headaches) and for upcoming increase in training (sanctioned event). As I contemplate what to write, I am bombarded with comparison thoughts:

• "I used to be stronger. 
• I think I used to be stronger. . . didn't I? 
• How come I don't practice challenging core work more consistently? 
• As a trainer, coach, and health professional, shouldn't I have more strength and endurance?

Gah. One purpose of yoga is the notice. Notice does not (necessarily) mean compare/contrast/complain/condemn. Be patient with myself.  A different 'c' word could be show compassion to myself. I don't have to be perfect. 

The monkeys kids joined me partway through my practice (I had invited them and they originally said, "No thanks." I set up in the living room so they could join if they wanted to; moments later, the oldest came up and joined :) Halfway through, the youngest came up and playfully did some of the poses and crawled under my 'down dog bridge'. Okay - no, this isn't a quiet and focused practice today. Don't take myself too seriously - this is also physical activity and family time.  (Try to ignore a random dog or three walking across/under through my pose.

I realize as I write - this is life. I often do not have control of all the variables when I am working toward goals.  What did I have control of during the 25 minutes? a) doing the exercises myself, b) inviting my family to join if they would like, c) my response to the environment, and d) practicing compassion toward myself when I notice the changes in my body's strength and ability. What's more, the message at church today was how 'my response is my responsibility' and seek to 'respond not from impulse but from inspiration' and to Pause-Pray-Respond.  I love when experiences connect and I recognize those connections!

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Grace for Self - I'm not perfect! Day 13 on Day 16

On the 'true' day 13 (Jan 13th) I gave myself another grace-pass to postpone my practice when I had a very energy-draining day at work to come home and eat dinner and go directly to bed - do not pass computer, do not do yoga, just give my mind and body rest.

Unfortunately, as days and weeks do, they ran together and the 14th was another energy-draining day physically, mentally, and emotionally. I spent the hour-and-a-half when I came home hugging kids goodnight, eating a meal, chatting with my beardy man, and put myself to bed again.

Yesterday? Not sure. I suppose inertia. I am an object that was at yoga-rest.  I knew it would be beneficial, yet all I wanted to do was lay down and read for 30-minutes before sleep.  One more day behind. I'm okay. I will be okay. I do not have to be perfect.

I resolved today at work to be sure I practiced at least one of the last several days.  Although I could easily be overwhelmed by animals that had been kenneled all workday and tired, hungry children, I would find time to practice and reflect.  So easily my mind and emotions want to act out in frustration or anger when the kids are not focused on eating their dinner or are doing their chores sooooo slowly. . . but then taking a moment to say to myself, "Hey! These boys are enjoying their meal and having engaging conversation with each other and me;" and "Nicole, one of the kids is picking up his room unattended while the other helps rinse dishes. This isn't so bad!" I took a breath and decided to calm down and not rush.

Tonight - amidst barking loudmouth dogs and two little boys who wanted to use their well-earned screentime to play 30-minutes of kindle games, I chose to bring my yoga mat into the living room ruckus and just do my practice.  The boys will see me following through on my practice, I will be in the same room with them for quality time, and although I won't be completely focused (answering "how do I turn the volume down?" and "can I let the dogs out/in/out/in" and "bark-bark-bark/wrestle/growl") I could still benefit in some way.  Day 13: Wake Up Morning Yoga to Start Your Day was an end of day practice and offered twists (yum), half moon and side angle (ahhhh) which were delightful and delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Pitta Yoga! I love learning!

Why anyone would NOT do yoga is almost mind-boggling to me at this point.  I am gaining such intrapersonal benefit from the daily commitment to practice various asanas focusing on different doshas, kleshas, tensions, malalignments . . .

30 for 30 Yoga Challenge Day 12: AM Pitta-Pacifying Yoga caused me to a) smile because I am a Pitta, b) laugh because Pittas need pacifying, and c) look forward to my second practice today (I was behind one day and, let's face it, as a Pitta, I'm competitive and want to catch up and do well!)

Instructor Kathryn states throughout this sequence how Pittas often become heated - physically and emotionally. As a matter of fact, I tell people that I tend to sweat just watching people exercise (I tell people this not randomly but within appropriate conversation/context) and that it doesn't take much for me to start to warm up.  I also become very warm physically when I am emotionally fired up. Fired up . . . fire = heat . . . when I internalize stressors, one of my major physical/psychosomatic symptoms is stomach pain - heat in my stomach (what I imagine is similar to people who have acid reflux symptoms) - or, fire in my solar plexus.  Innnnteresting. I love learning!!!

I'm thankful Ms. Kathryn reminds often not to push to the limit in this practice; to use a pose of symmetry between unilateral bends/stretches and to back off full expression of poses in an effort to calm Pitta, to cool the body, and quell competitiveness.  As well, learning about the shithali pranayama will likely prove beneficial in my daily life!  The more I learn about Pitta dosha, the more I want to study Ayurveda. Have I mentioned I love learning?!?!

Perhaps I need this shirt or one like it.

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Trouble with AltNos Breathing = distracting

As you may gather, I did not return yesterday for a second practice - I opted to take the family of dogs for a romp in the snowy fields, instead. (They needed it - especially the puppy a.k.a. #yogadog, Maggie.) Sidenote - Maggie currently lounges in my office/yoga space with me today and I had to bargain with her for space on the mat during my practice.  She literally just stood and did a 'downdog', followed by 'cat' followed by a 'downdog alternate leg reverse raise'. . .then yawned and laid back down a little bit closer to me. Hah. Cute.

Anyway, when I read the title Day 11: Prepare for Meditation in my email, I decided I wanted to bring pen and paper with to jot down ideas 'to get them out' and so they wouldn't 'clutter my mind' while I tried to focus on this practice.  I barely used the scratch pad (thankfully) because I was mindful about my body positioning, breathing, and noticing sensations rather than remembering musings.  What I did notice today:

• Sitting in sukhasana, my upper body leans forward (until I notice and correct it)
• When the instructor spoke of the root of the body and energy rising toward the crown, my mind saw a spiraling light corkscrewing upward around a spinal body. Neat!
• My knees did not feel pleasant in some of the postures (enough to make me want to stop, so I used a blanket under them)
• Alternate nostril breathing is difficult when one side [or both, I imagine] is 'plugged up'! And yes, I made up the AltNos.

Admiring and bringing forward the concept of 'take your practice seriously, but not yourself' from the shakti practice on day 9, I giggled a little when I struggled to push breath through the right nostril and could barely feel a draft on the inhale.  I suppose overall a goal could be to breathe mindfully, yes?


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Clean Out My Basement - Yoga Style!

Funny! I was hoping day 10 of the 30 for 30 Yoga Challenge wouldn't be strenuous on the upper body, since my trapezius and neck muscles are a little sore from day 9.  Graciously, the Yoga International peeps must have heeded their own bodies while preparing the order of the practices.

'Cleaning out your basement' is how the instructor termed the sequence of asanas due to what I would describe as the the [anatomical] openness and [energetic and cardiovascular] flow achieved in the lower mid-section of my body. Day 10: Yoga to Open the Pelvis was blissful and only 20-minutes long.  Certainly, I will come back to this sequence for the lower mid-body stretching, strengthening, and balance it allows time to practice.  (I probably could have paused the video a few times to relish in the hip-opening postures.)  However, I could hear the ruckus created most logically by the youngest pup [see: yoga dog in yesterday's post] so I continued to breathe and enjoy the postures while they lasted, noticing the alignment and flexibility differences of one side from the body to the other.   

Alas, the puppy was indeed tearing apart one of the senior dogs' beds in the living room. *sigh* I guess I'll need another dose of yoga this evening to renew the brief blissful state of mind I was in.  (My arm will probably not have to be proverbially twisted!)


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Post-published post update: 
Maggie chewed Bekah's dog bed. I don't like to waste. Time to fix. I'm good at sewing. If sewing = duct taping. BOOM. That happened! :)

More alignment, shakti flow = CHALLENGING!

Yesterday was Day 9: Shakti Flow Alignment-Based Vinyasa - but I went to bed shortly after arriving home from work, so I gave myself a grace period to complete the practice a day later.  (*mental high five for flexibility and forgiveness!)

Vin = in a specific way     Yasa = to place

This practice physically challenged me more than any others thus far by way of strength and endurance.  (In other words, I realize I have some work to do in those areas!)  Even more apparent were the words sticking out to me during this practice. I mean they stuck me - like little barbs - "Pay Attention!" In fact, so many words resonated that I replayed the audio while writing this post because my mind was working too hard to remember!:

Take your practice seriously, not so much yourself.

I also had a little buddy partnering with me on the mat today :)

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"What's with TODAY today?"

(Anyone get that reference?)

Short post today. Have had semi-turbulent last few weeks (months) at work and this afternoon was particularly stressful and frustrating. Thankfully, I remembered I had a yoga practice to come home to! That, of course, would have to wait until after my car refused to start in the midst of an 8pm blizzard warning. BLAH.  Long story short, by the time I arrived home and shoved food down my throat, I no longer 'felt' like doing a physical activity.  Luckily, I've been blessed with a supportive significant other who encouraged me to go do my yoga practice.

I came to the mat and opened the video for today: Day 8: Yoga to Unwind After Work. (Okay, God. I see your hand in this! Thank you.) Of course, throughout the session, my mind kept wandering back to the circumstances at work and the car I left in on a road two towns over. Truthfully, I had to continue to focus on the instructor's words. I purposely did not watch the video and chose rather to listen to the guidance of the words so I would have to tune in more closely and hopefully 'tune out' the other noise in my head.  It sort of worked.  I'm very grateful I completed the practice today.  Namaste.

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ROOTS: Chakra, Causes. This is a long post, folks.

Alignment - or, shall I say, misalignment - seems to be the topic-du jour! After feeding and prepping the monkeys children for their first day back to school after winter break, I schlepped myself into the chiropractic office for spinal realignment. (Second time in a week after a 7-8ish month hiatus from chiropractic care only because I relocated and my previous care provider's office is nearly a 2-hour drive.)  *Hallelujah* I am utterly grateful to have found someone who, at least for the time being, can adjust my vertebrae and manipulate soft tissue such that I have immediate and longer-lasting relief (longer than NSAIDs, for example).  Note to self and to anyone else who will pay attention: Making time and budgeting finances for self-care/health & wellness appointments can be grossly beneficial!

Not only did I gain physical relief, I gained knowledge of a term with a very familiar concept: Spinal Visceral Reflex.  I learned about specific nerve connections that likely contribute to some of my physical discomforts as of late (no surprise, there!)

Ack. My plan was to write about yoga, here. *refocus*

Mondays are, at present, my day off from working for an employer. I took advantage of this and dove early afternoon into the Yoga International 30 for 30 challenge, Day 5: Asana Alignment and Chakra Awareness: Muladhara.  Yikes. Guess what? I hold asymmetries in my body (as do most of us).  Great news: Mindful movement and mindful body awareness practices can help neutralize those asymmetries!  What I noticed during yoga practice:

• right hip/pelvis not rooting to floor in sukhasana
• tipping upper body forward while in sukhasana
• shoulders rounding forward while in sukhasana
• mid-thoracic tenderness/on the verge of pain while rounding forward (potentially due to recent chiro manipulations)
• ankle, top of foot, and bottom of foot pain while in modified hero pose (using block & blanket) - had to come out of the pose twice during the short practice to stretch the feet and release pressure on shins & ankles

Honestly, today's practice was a struggle.  Interestingly, in 'real life' I continue to come back to the topics of root chakra, grounding, and the ever-present 'control' issues.  SMH.

My daily physical buggers:

• right hip getting 'stuck' - feels like femur head is locked in pelvis (occurring for approximately 2 years)
• low back sharp, intense pain (~ 10 years)
• low back chronic aching pain (~ 15 years)
• right shoulder (back and top) sharp and chronic pain (~2 years)
• a few others, but these have been the biggest buggers

(Yes, I do a variety of exercises for core activation and stabilization, as well as postural restoration...and foam roll...and use arnica or biofreeze...and eat 5-7 servings of vegetables per day...)

Why am I writing all of this? Well, in part because this is MY BLOG and thereby MY PREROGATIVE! Also, because I hope that if I can impart any inkling of wisdom or encourage anyone else in the arena of self-care, I am living my purpose!

Ho-kay. *rerefocus*

1) Last week, chiropractor acknowledges ridiculous "mess" in my neck and alerts me to the dorsal scapular nerve that may be contributing to the shoulder pain (and headache and nausea). 

2) Today, chiropractor examines my low back and notes the incredibly tender adrenal glands and nerve hyperactivity in my upper body (to which I've informed him I work with a naturopath for adrenal/endocrine support). He alerts me to the aforementioned spinal visceral reflex can and likely contribute to my physical symptoms and organ dysfunction. 

Fantastic! Between the chiropractor acknowledging the physical/physiological manifestations of physical, chemical, and mental stressors, and the yoga practice, I happened upon a handful of meaningful correlations: My physical symptoms over the last several weeks/months (neck pain, headaches, hip discomfort, intermittent stomach pain and nausea, fatigue) are connected to . . . wait for it . . . emotions. Yep.  No surprise there, either. I've also been aware of my temper flares in the last 6-or-so months that, in the midst of the anger/frustration that seems out of my control, I am still able to counsel myself and acknowledge that I am thinking irrationally.  Curious how much of the symptomatic pain/discomfort is circuiting back to the emotional/mental health and further contributing to dis-ease. Oh boy. I'd better stop writing for today.


Root causes: I am passionate about learning (for myself) and assisting others in learning the root cause of [pain, discomfort, frustration, joy, pleasure, motivation, etc.].  Treating symptoms can be beneficial acutely; however, sustainable benefits come from considering the root causes of the symptoms, often taking much longer to change/improve/diminish. 

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