6 Quotes & Sayings By Edward Vilga

Edward Vilga is a writer, editor, and educator. His articles have appeared in publications ranging from the Huffington Post to the Wall Street Journal. He has also served as a contributing editor for The Daily Beast and has written for the Huffington Post, Glamour, and Jezebel. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Fordham University, an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College, and a PhD in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania Read more

He is also the author of two books of nonfiction, including The Enduring Vision: A New Philosophy for Living.

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Never invest so much in anyone romantically that you lose your head. The Buddha of casual sex, I remain detached at all costs. Edward Vilga
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Corpse Pose sounds like no big deal, right? Then what’s so difficult about this spiritualized snooze? Forget about getting your feet behind your head. Just try lying still for ten minutes. With nothing left to do, you’re finally forced to come face to face with yourself. Edward Vilga
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I learned early on that most yoga poses are about showing off. You find something amazing you can do, and suddenly, Shazam–you’re a guru, ready for your groupies. Edward Vilga
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I just know about sweat and frustration. And that what I once thought was impossible somehow doesn't always stay that way permanently. One day it's suddenly easy and accessible, and mostly because I've stopped struggling against it. I've just accepted where I am, keep showing up, and then the change just happens. Edward Vilga
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Although yoga is supposedly noncompetitive, I can’t help that my Alpha nature requires that I go for the hardest variation of every pose, always pushing my limits as far as possible. Edward Vilga