A poem just for you

’Twas the night before Christmas, the studio was quiet and still,

But in the yoga teacher's mind, excitement was building with thrill.

For she loved to teach yoga, and see her students grow,

But the pandemic had made things hard, that much she did know.

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But still she persevered, with a heart full of cheer,

Bringing joy and peace to those who gathered near.

For yoga was her passion, and she knew in her soul,

That it had the power to transform and make whole.

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She loved to see her students shine, on and off the mat,

To watch as they found strength and peace, and where they were at.

And as they moved and breathed and flowed, she could see the transformation,

In their bodies and minds and hearts, and it filled her with elation.

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So as the holiday season approached, with all its cheer and glee,

She knew that yoga was the gift that she could give, endlessly.

For it brought joy and peace and love to all who practiced true,

And she knew that this was the gift that she could give to you.

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So here's to a happy and healthy holiday season,

Filled with love, laughter, and all good reasons

To take care of ourselves and those around us, too,

Merry Christmas to all, and a happy, healthy new year for you!

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In case you're wondering if I suddenly turned into a poet, the answer is no. This poem was written for you by the newly released AI chatbot ChatGPT. I couldn't resist playing around with this new tool.

I asked the chatbot to "write a Christmas poem for my newsletter readers about a yoga teacher who loves to teach yoga and to see the transformation in her students."

It's amazing what it can produce (and also a bit scary). Have you played around with it yet?

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On a more personal note, I hope that you'll take some time to rest, be with loved ones, and nurture your own well-being during this holiday season; that you get to celebrate the holidays -- whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday -- in a way that brings you happiness and fulfillment.

Happy holidays!

Christine