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@lilyshepard.bsky.social

Dancing with strangers🪩 Savoring every bitešŸ½ļø Reading under the covers šŸ“– Bills MafiašŸˆ Supporting chronically stressed leaders in regulating their nervous systems & finding joy through movement.šŸ™ŒšŸ½ Catch me where the joy is.šŸ’™

created December 3, 2024

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Good morning #billsmafia! The season is almost here. This is your reminder that I teach a free online yoga class once a month for women who are #buffalobills fans. From September till the Super BowlšŸ† Sign Up Hereā¬‡ļø www.bodyintelligenceacademy.com/billsmafia #gobills

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31/8/2025, 2:49:45 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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A+ Draft Report Card. I’m coming for everything.šŸ† #fantasyfootball #gobills

27/8/2025, 1:18:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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ā€œThrough bold programming and a renewed commitment to artistic excellence,ā€ he wrote, ā€œI would love to be part of a movement to end the dominance of leftist ideologies in the arts and return to classical ballet’s purity and timeless beautyā€ Jesus.

26/8/2025, 6:41:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks love.šŸ’• You too! How could we not?

25/8/2025, 6:42:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Commenting from the tub! It’s the best !

25/8/2025, 5:41:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Any training dealing with nervous system responses needs a module on signs of oppressive tendencies. You cannot be out here claiming to help people process stress responses in the body without first examining how this shows up for you as the facilitator. #somatics #traumainformed #embodiment

25/8/2025, 4:53:13 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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A tie between Insatiable and Die 4 U

25/8/2025, 1:48:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mans earned a roster spot

24/8/2025, 1:50:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This the one.

23/8/2025, 3:11:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ve joined Vistas magazine as a contributing lifestyle writer—diving into food, wine, and all things living well.šŸ·šŸ“ Check out my article ā€œThe Self Abandonment Industrial Complex: How a Billion Dollar Industry Profits From Your Disconnectionā€ #writersky #foodandwine #blackowned

22/8/2025, 5:57:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I think he’s earned it

18/8/2025, 2:21:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For real!

9/8/2025, 6:05:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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7/8/2025, 12:55:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Go for the history.

6/8/2025, 2:16:38 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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6/8/2025, 2:15:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Red helmet visor JoshšŸ˜

6/8/2025, 2:14:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Got to work with the next generation of rock stars at Girls Rock AustinšŸŽø #embodiedstagepresence #girlsrock

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4/8/2025, 12:27:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m not talkative but I am friendly and conversational and a lot of people don’t understood the difference.

3/8/2025, 10:22:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’d rather you just say it’s mediocre with your whole chest than try to convince me it’s exceptional. Some things are just ok and that’s ok.

22/7/2025, 3:11:45 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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We outside!! šŸ’•

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21/7/2025, 2:11:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Same

18/7/2025, 12:26:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Introvert. Love doing the things with the people in the moment but it drains me. I’m social but need constant breaks from peopling. Solitude is when my best ideas/breakthroughs come.

11/7/2025, 9:32:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I hate when that happens

11/7/2025, 4:07:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They gave me the mic and said ā€œrep your childā€. They picked the right one. Excited for this era of motherhood. Gentle guidance, supporting autonomy and hyping her TF up! #collegemom #newera #hbcupride

10/7/2025, 4:01:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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9/7/2025, 9:44:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My first football adventure of the 2025 NFL season is on the books! ā¤ļøšŸ’™ #billsmafia #gobills #divisiongame

6/7/2025, 6:18:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Algorithmic culture makes it all so easy and frictionless that you never stop to ask yourself the big questions about whether this is really how you want to be spending your life.

6/7/2025, 12:22:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It tickles me to see it register in a man’s face that I won’t in fact be worshipping at the altar of his wealth.

2/7/2025, 12:54:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes! We need all the help we can get.

30/6/2025, 4:20:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wrote something today. #writesky #writingcommunity #somatics

30/6/2025, 1:41:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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On the People’s Radio Station KAZI FM talking body intelligence, stress responses and grounding practices as we navigate this political landscape. #nervoussystemregulation #blackjoy #somatics

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I wrote something today. #writingcommunity #writesky #family #fuckice

11/6/2025, 10:34:10 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Austin showed up. #FuckIce

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I wrote something today. #writingcommunity

29/5/2025, 9:57:34 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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A nice schedule release day read. #bills #billsmafia #nfl #writingcommunity #gobills

14/5/2025, 12:49:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Forever.

9/5/2025, 1:40:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Of the highest order

28/4/2025, 4:49:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Finally

27/4/2025, 6:37:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Celebrating the coolest guy I know. 80 is a blessing! šŸŽ‰ā¤ļø

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27/4/2025, 5:39:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I like the pick. GO BILLS. Goodnight.

25/4/2025, 3:36:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Maxwell Hairston CB

25/4/2025, 3:30:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Wings?

22/4/2025, 4:58:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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External validation is the fast food of emotional nourishment.

22/4/2025, 4:51:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Of course I tuned in just in time to see this moment of levity and truth. #gobills

2/4/2025, 11:19:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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2/4/2025, 5:45:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wrote something today. #writingcommunity #writesky

2/4/2025, 3:41:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love positivity news. And I feel this meme lol

31/3/2025, 11:47:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ew.

30/3/2025, 9:08:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/3/2025, 5:58:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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People be quick to confuse intentional protection of peace & energy with being uninformed and inactive.

30/3/2025, 3:43:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Earthquake was funny as shit. Laughed from start to finish and I needed that. šŸ˜‚

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29/3/2025, 2:10:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wish you the best as well. And Go Bills.

28/3/2025, 11:59:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/3/2025, 2:07:54 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My mother reads me for filth in the most loving way possible. Her perspective is so valued and even when I make a choice that doesn’t align with it, her support is still there. Always. What a blessing.

26/3/2025, 4:23:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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25/3/2025, 11:20:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wrote something today. #writingcommunity #writesky

25/3/2025, 1:34:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This the one.

24/3/2025, 11:27:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ll hold space, I’ll listen, I’ll offer solutions if asked, but I’m not stepping into your little misery bubble. No can do.

24/3/2025, 3:16:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Maybe do a yoga practice at home?

23/3/2025, 6:50:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks for checking it out.

22/3/2025, 6:29:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wrote something today.

22/3/2025, 5:18:18 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oooh what happened?

22/3/2025, 4:37:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They said oh yeah, blue dot in a sea of red? We’ll fix that. If this happens I’m outāœŒšŸ½

21/3/2025, 3:09:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Wow

20/3/2025, 6:05:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a beautiful day to roam this earth with a sound mind, healthy body and unburdened spirit.

20/3/2025, 5:01:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They said he look like a California raisin and I can’t unsee it

20/3/2025, 1:27:18 AM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Could that be why?

19/3/2025, 5:12:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Men usually use a compliment as an opening to engage & then become hostile if you choose not to. These days when I get a compliment and don’t want to engage I just say FACTS and walk away. It’s working pretty well.

18/3/2025, 10:33:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yeah… same. I get that.

18/3/2025, 1:32:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I be talking to myself on here and honestly I don’t mind that much.

18/3/2025, 1:09:36 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wrote something today.

17/3/2025, 7:47:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s all made it up and you can choose to opt out of or reshape many of the frameworks you’ve been handed.

17/3/2025, 5:58:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not surprising. The official SX music events were never where it was at anyway. What they should do is bring bring back the wellness expo alongside EDU.

16/3/2025, 8:13:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lucky you

13/3/2025, 9:53:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Wow

13/3/2025, 1:34:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A dog in the dance studio. How very AustinšŸ™„

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These people who are new to line dances lost the plot. Why are there 50 moves for 1 rotation???

11/3/2025, 5:21:27 PM | 29 10 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love when someone shares information with me that could be considered a flex and instead of waiting for a validating response they share their unfiltered excitement and/or fear around it. It’s so refreshing. Everybody too cool these days.

8/3/2025, 6:11:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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At an event and there is a gospel choir set to perform and then gospel house music will play ā€œsilent disco styleā€ in our headsets. An individual experience which is interesting. Crowd is very white Austin SXSW and it’s kinda weird but I’mma have a good time and dance & praise God. We’ll see..

8/3/2025, 12:52:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If youre teaching a dance class called Foundations of ______, I need you to start with the origin of that movement. Who created it? Where did it come from? What styles influence it?

7/3/2025, 8:03:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Please teach your children how to self-advocate when dealing with the healthcare system.

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I wouldn’t even know, I just be talking to myself on here šŸ¤¦šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø

4/3/2025, 5:34:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you call yourself a leader in the wellness space and you are not addressing what’s currently happening in this country you are not a leader you’re a cog in the wheel of the wellness industrial complex and the two are not the same.

3/3/2025, 10:35:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I benefit greatly by choosing to keep company with people that are spiritually and emotionally well resourced. We don’t always agree, it’s not always sunshine & rainbows but there is baseline where intimacy can thrive.

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šŸ¤¦šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø

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The Aunties had a time! I haven’t taught a heels class in so long and it was everything I needed.

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Getting flowers while you’re here to smell them is top notch. #flowersfortheliving

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Women are usually measured against a masculine model of health—one that demands consistency over cycles, productivity over intuition, and linear progress over rhythmic flow. But our bodies are designed to create and restore. To ebb and flow. To push forward and pull back.

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You can’t think your way out of chaos. Movement metabolizes madness. Get your ass up.

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Thank God! šŸ™ŒšŸ½

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lol. Same…. I used to wear the little green box around my neck😩

22/2/2025, 10:37:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What if what you’re concerned about signaling to other people has become more important than the actual quality of your experiences?

22/2/2025, 7:30:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love it

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Questions worth asking: Am I truly giving myself over to this experience or am I trying to make an impression? Am I being guided by the present moment or a formula that's worked in the past? Am I willing to be seen in a vulnerable state or is it more important that I maintain my image?

16/2/2025, 5:24:15 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Such a good treat!

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Every time.

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