High energy for healing.
I attended Nia this morning - first time in a LONG time. Debbie taught. We didn't greet one another. I made it up that I am nothing and no one to her. Doesn't matter if that's true or not. What matters is that I don't NEED to be anything to anyone but myself and God - and I'm not really so sure about God.
After class I went downstairs to buy calendars. Jeff was there and we had a healing. I am copying the email I sent to Debbie and the one I sent to Jeff on this blog.
Hi Debbie:
Excellent class this morning. I particularly enjoyed the way you alternated the build up of energy - heart rate etc.and then slowed down to allow for recovery and integration - beautiful spiral up. I didn't stay for the whole class, so I didn't have a chance to experience the spiral down and to thank you personally.
It's good to see you. It's been awhile.
Hugs,
Kaycheri
Floppy elbows all day
...note: I make it a point to personally thank the teacher of any class I take, and if it's appropriate to be specific about my gratitude.
The title of the following is Synchronicity:
Hi Jeff:
If I hadn't dragged myself down to the studio today especially to buy calendars --
If there had been some in the studio --
If Julia and I hadn't left at the same time so I could ask her if I could purchase same from the office --
If you hadn't been there --
If I hadn't interrupted you to say hi and hug --
We wouldn't have had the wonderful conversation and tears to clear.
I am at peace now that I understand that it wasn't that you didn't value my work, but that it makes sense to have this kind of work done in-house. I totally agree!
Ever onward and upward in consciousness!
Namaste,
Kaycheri
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Progress
Today is my recovery day. Tuesdays and Wednesdays seem to be somewhat demanding between teaching and traveling. So I've designated Thursdays as recovery. Thursday nights I have regular guided meditation/activation sessions at the Crystal Temple. I can choose to go there or not. It isn't obligatory as are my teaching gigs - which I love dearly, but they are definitely a responsibility.
Tuesday afternoon: Had a great meeting with Val, the executive assistant of GWF. Lots of progress which I won't go into now.
Also, an excellent conversation with Jeremy this morning to clarify our positions. He IS the music director. His only concern was that I might be waiting until he had completed the entire CD before moving ahead. I assured him that this is not and never was the situation.
Goal: I'm intending to bring a video camera into my world. It is interesting to see how this will happen. If anyone reading this blog has a camera he/she is willing to give or loan for this project, please please let me know. Even more exciting would be someone who lives in this area who would enjoy being the videographer for my classes now and possibly more involvement later.
Seek and ye shall find. Ask and ye shall receive.
So who's this "ye"???
Off to play in the sun.
Tuesday afternoon: Had a great meeting with Val, the executive assistant of GWF. Lots of progress which I won't go into now.
Also, an excellent conversation with Jeremy this morning to clarify our positions. He IS the music director. His only concern was that I might be waiting until he had completed the entire CD before moving ahead. I assured him that this is not and never was the situation.
Goal: I'm intending to bring a video camera into my world. It is interesting to see how this will happen. If anyone reading this blog has a camera he/she is willing to give or loan for this project, please please let me know. Even more exciting would be someone who lives in this area who would enjoy being the videographer for my classes now and possibly more involvement later.
Seek and ye shall find. Ask and ye shall receive.
So who's this "ye"???
Off to play in the sun.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Continuing on the Bumpy Road and "Wit"
First of all, I want to write about the movie "Wit" with Emma Thompson. It's about a college professor who is being treated for Ovarian Cancer - not a comedy to be sure. It was so very real - brings you into the hospital and doctors and nurses and their machines. Steve and I were mesmerized watching it. Ms Thompson, as to be expected, was absolutely brilliant.
Concerning the DVD/CD. I subbed for a Nia class this morning - Opal. I stayed with Nia almost entirely. I did play the "name game" and "free form" - techniques developed from KelmanWorks. The beauty of Nia is that it has room for expansion. The students, especially those new to Nia, expressed appreciation for my approach - which is more and more coming from the gentle way to fitness.
It's just too too hot today. No word from Portland Media. I'll call or email again on Monday. In the meantime, it has been suggested that I contact Tualatin Valley Cable Station. I think it would be awesome to have a GWF (Gentle Way to Fitness) class on cable as a precursor to the DVD. I did purchase a domain name - not ready for a website - everything in its time.
I had a rather unpleasant experience mid-afternoon. It was as if I was totally depleted of energy. I've been really stressed about Steve's attack of gout. I don't want to be a caretaker - pure and simple. Anyhow, I'm pretty much recovered. Breathe. Breathe. (Funny, that was the focus for the class this morning - just remembered!)
Well, today was the final day for the new Black Belters! Yay for them. Yay for Carlos who guides them. Yay for the spirit of Nia.
Concerning the DVD/CD. I subbed for a Nia class this morning - Opal. I stayed with Nia almost entirely. I did play the "name game" and "free form" - techniques developed from KelmanWorks. The beauty of Nia is that it has room for expansion. The students, especially those new to Nia, expressed appreciation for my approach - which is more and more coming from the gentle way to fitness.
It's just too too hot today. No word from Portland Media. I'll call or email again on Monday. In the meantime, it has been suggested that I contact Tualatin Valley Cable Station. I think it would be awesome to have a GWF (Gentle Way to Fitness) class on cable as a precursor to the DVD. I did purchase a domain name - not ready for a website - everything in its time.
I had a rather unpleasant experience mid-afternoon. It was as if I was totally depleted of energy. I've been really stressed about Steve's attack of gout. I don't want to be a caretaker - pure and simple. Anyhow, I'm pretty much recovered. Breathe. Breathe. (Funny, that was the focus for the class this morning - just remembered!)
Well, today was the final day for the new Black Belters! Yay for them. Yay for Carlos who guides them. Yay for the spirit of Nia.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Bumps Along the Road
The creator of music for the CD and DVD informed me yesterday that the project is not his first priority. His first priority is "#1" which is himself and his wife. Once again, the lack of funds is an issue. He isn't removing himself from the project; he's putting off creating more music until he has the time and inspiration. I'm not sure what to do about that. I can work with what we have so far - which is what I have been doing. I can find music elsewhere for the remainder of the DVD/CD. I'll hold off on that recourse for awhile.
The conversation brought me to realize.
Whether we admit it or not, our first priority is the self, not the Self. I delude myself when I think I am dedicating my life to service. It's about survival, the ego and the gratification of ego.
Everyone has different levels of enthusiasm about an idea.
"Expectations will get ya every time." - Steve Kaplan
So the question is: How much do I want to do this? How really dedicated/focused am I on it? Is it simply a good idea or is it a passion? Can I avoid distraction? This is a lifelong issue for me. I read about artists who are totally dedicated to their art. They achieve great things, but are they happy? Maybe it isn't black or white - another of my tendencies is to perceive things as all one way or another.
Honesty - Passion - Dedication - Satisfaction
The conversation brought me to realize.
Whether we admit it or not, our first priority is the self, not the Self. I delude myself when I think I am dedicating my life to service. It's about survival, the ego and the gratification of ego.
Everyone has different levels of enthusiasm about an idea.
"Expectations will get ya every time." - Steve Kaplan
So the question is: How much do I want to do this? How really dedicated/focused am I on it? Is it simply a good idea or is it a passion? Can I avoid distraction? This is a lifelong issue for me. I read about artists who are totally dedicated to their art. They achieve great things, but are they happy? Maybe it isn't black or white - another of my tendencies is to perceive things as all one way or another.
Honesty - Passion - Dedication - Satisfaction
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Following the Path of Intention
Sometimes it's delicious to do something alone. Yesterday I went to a street fair alone. Steve was out of town and I didn't ask anyone else to accompany me. I wandered from booth to booth - had long conversations with some of the booth owners and no conversation with most of them. I bought lemonade and a bread, cheese and olive thing. I took a few bites of the bread, cheese and olive thing and threw most of it away - something I almost NEVER do! I danced to a band. And THEN, I discovered why I had come to the fair. There was a booth about media. I made a GREAT connection to further the DVD/CD project. I'll write more about that when it evolves.
I left the fair and returned to my car. As I slowly walked the several blocks back to my car, I drank in the beauty of the trees, flowers, people and houses. I saw a most extraordinary house. It was large and painted purple. It was a magical house. I just HAD to go up the steps and walk all around it. It seemed that no one was home. After circling the house, I sat on the steps for awhile.
Connecting, merging, parting, imbibing, expressing, alive in silence and sound, separately being all one.
I will read this entry in the future and relive those hours. If another reads this entry, he or she will recall his or her own magical mystery tour - or not. I must learn and remember that it's not my responsibility to create another's experience. I'm NOT everyone's mommy - even to the children that came out of my body. My son will have lived 47 years tomorrow. Egads and little fishes! Wasn't it just yesterday that he was an infant at my breast??
I left the fair and returned to my car. As I slowly walked the several blocks back to my car, I drank in the beauty of the trees, flowers, people and houses. I saw a most extraordinary house. It was large and painted purple. It was a magical house. I just HAD to go up the steps and walk all around it. It seemed that no one was home. After circling the house, I sat on the steps for awhile.
Connecting, merging, parting, imbibing, expressing, alive in silence and sound, separately being all one.
I will read this entry in the future and relive those hours. If another reads this entry, he or she will recall his or her own magical mystery tour - or not. I must learn and remember that it's not my responsibility to create another's experience. I'm NOT everyone's mommy - even to the children that came out of my body. My son will have lived 47 years tomorrow. Egads and little fishes! Wasn't it just yesterday that he was an infant at my breast??
Friday, July 10, 2009
Queen Nefertiti
Her name means "beautiful." She was/is, indeed, beautiful in body, mind and spirit. She and her consort king worshiped the sun. They were monotheistic Egyptians. The mystery is of her death. Unlike other monarchs of the time, she was not mummified. She reveals to me that she did not die in the way we understand. She lives in me and in all the women who are imbued with the spirit of beauty as we walk and dance upon the earth.
"Like a tapestry in three dimensions, the patterns of our lives weave in and out, among and between the threads of our awareness, softly hinting that within each thread lies a galaxy of others." - Gill Edwards
"Like a tapestry in three dimensions, the patterns of our lives weave in and out, among and between the threads of our awareness, softly hinting that within each thread lies a galaxy of others." - Gill Edwards
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Yoga and Mothers
I took myself to a yoga class this morning.
The class was taught by a dear friend of mine. Her technique, demonstration and explanation of the various pranayama, asanas and vinyasanas was impeccable. What was missing for me was any resting and going within to integrate what we were doing as we were doing it. I also did not hear any reminder of what benefits might be available. Fortunately, she didn't ask me for feedback! The whole session felt mechanical and demanding on my body. Of course it is my responsibility to fill in the gaps and take care of my personal needs. And it's always a good lesson to me as a teacher to see what others are doing, not in a negative, judgmental way - as I am prone to do - but in a way to benefit from what they do that "works".
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Woke up thinking about Thelma Axelrod who left the planet 14 years ago. She was 82 years old. Thelma was my "mom". I put that in quotes because she didn't birth me. The woman who birthed me, Helen Rappaport, died at age 27. I was 7. I hardly lived with her even during the first 7 years of my life. She was not able to take care of me (cancer). I lived with various relatives and others until age 6 1/2 when I was sent to live with my father's sister, Thelma, her husband and 18 month old child, Harriet. It was decided - my mother's wishes I was told - that I remain with that family. My father, Thelma's brother, was hospitalized with TB and couldn't take care of me.
At age 9 I asked Thelma if I could call her "mommy." She said I could. Uncle Moe became Daddy Axelrod. Harriet became my sister and the new baby, Richie, became my brother. I thought of Helen in heaven as my real mother.
Today I was thinking about that. Thelma Axelrod, you were my real mother. You did everything and then some that a real mother should do. You clothed me beautifully, you fed me healthy foods, you taught me right from wrong, you took me to doctors to help me overcome a severe sinus condition - when I came to you, I was a skinny, sickly, scared child. You gave me art lessons, piano lessons, dance lessons, sent me to the best summer camps - on and on and on. Yes, you were demanding, sometimes insensitive, didn't hug me or tell me you loved me (unless you did and I don't remember).
I didn't do a lot of the things you advised me to do. I especially didn’t follow the advice that it's just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man. I'm glad I didn't follow that advice. However, I did and do follow a lot of the advice you gave me. One of the things you said, and this is what I woke up thinking about, is: "It's important to grow old gracefully."
Yes, my dear REAL mother (I wish you could hear me finally say this), I believe I have and continue to "grow old gracefully." This is beyond avoiding wearing puffed sleeves and overly bright lipstick. Growing old gracefully to me now means acknowledging the wisdom of aging as well as the few limitations - like puffed sleeves. I allow myself to FEEL graceful, to walk and talk with grace, to breathe grace.
I miss you Thelma Axelrod. You were one classy lady. I'm so sorry for all the times I complained about you and for not acknowledging you as my real mother. Helen birthed me. She was a beautiful and talented woman. She was also my mother. Hey, I got to have TWO mommies - the perfect one in heaven and the perfect one on earth.
The class was taught by a dear friend of mine. Her technique, demonstration and explanation of the various pranayama, asanas and vinyasanas was impeccable. What was missing for me was any resting and going within to integrate what we were doing as we were doing it. I also did not hear any reminder of what benefits might be available. Fortunately, she didn't ask me for feedback! The whole session felt mechanical and demanding on my body. Of course it is my responsibility to fill in the gaps and take care of my personal needs. And it's always a good lesson to me as a teacher to see what others are doing, not in a negative, judgmental way - as I am prone to do - but in a way to benefit from what they do that "works".
*************
Woke up thinking about Thelma Axelrod who left the planet 14 years ago. She was 82 years old. Thelma was my "mom". I put that in quotes because she didn't birth me. The woman who birthed me, Helen Rappaport, died at age 27. I was 7. I hardly lived with her even during the first 7 years of my life. She was not able to take care of me (cancer). I lived with various relatives and others until age 6 1/2 when I was sent to live with my father's sister, Thelma, her husband and 18 month old child, Harriet. It was decided - my mother's wishes I was told - that I remain with that family. My father, Thelma's brother, was hospitalized with TB and couldn't take care of me.
At age 9 I asked Thelma if I could call her "mommy." She said I could. Uncle Moe became Daddy Axelrod. Harriet became my sister and the new baby, Richie, became my brother. I thought of Helen in heaven as my real mother.
Today I was thinking about that. Thelma Axelrod, you were my real mother. You did everything and then some that a real mother should do. You clothed me beautifully, you fed me healthy foods, you taught me right from wrong, you took me to doctors to help me overcome a severe sinus condition - when I came to you, I was a skinny, sickly, scared child. You gave me art lessons, piano lessons, dance lessons, sent me to the best summer camps - on and on and on. Yes, you were demanding, sometimes insensitive, didn't hug me or tell me you loved me (unless you did and I don't remember).
I didn't do a lot of the things you advised me to do. I especially didn’t follow the advice that it's just as easy to fall in love with a rich man as a poor man. I'm glad I didn't follow that advice. However, I did and do follow a lot of the advice you gave me. One of the things you said, and this is what I woke up thinking about, is: "It's important to grow old gracefully."
Yes, my dear REAL mother (I wish you could hear me finally say this), I believe I have and continue to "grow old gracefully." This is beyond avoiding wearing puffed sleeves and overly bright lipstick. Growing old gracefully to me now means acknowledging the wisdom of aging as well as the few limitations - like puffed sleeves. I allow myself to FEEL graceful, to walk and talk with grace, to breathe grace.
I miss you Thelma Axelrod. You were one classy lady. I'm so sorry for all the times I complained about you and for not acknowledging you as my real mother. Helen birthed me. She was a beautiful and talented woman. She was also my mother. Hey, I got to have TWO mommies - the perfect one in heaven and the perfect one on earth.
Monday, July 6, 2009
The First Transmission
Mindfulness.
Perhaps the major key to the Gentle Way to Fitness, as well as to life, is mindfulness. Bringing awareness, attention, i.e. mindfulness to anything, an activity, a thought, an emotion allows for choice to accept, grow, transform and/or becoming enlightened - a being of Light. Mindfulness is power. Without it, we are at the mercy of whatever breeze of energy happens to waft by.
Mindfulness: Full awareness of the body - its breath, its beat, its blocks, its sensations
Mindfulness: Full awareness of thought - its perceptions, stories, judgments, opinions, habitual patterns, its ideas, its emptiness
Mindfulness: Full awareness of emotion - watching the kaleidescope of anger, joy, sadness, euphoria, irritation, stimulation, passion and more as they pass through, some grasping our hearts, others forgotten before they are remembered
Mindfulness: Full awareness of a vibration unnameable. We call it spirit.
Turn on. Tune up. Listen to the signals from outside and inside. Go.
Perhaps the major key to the Gentle Way to Fitness, as well as to life, is mindfulness. Bringing awareness, attention, i.e. mindfulness to anything, an activity, a thought, an emotion allows for choice to accept, grow, transform and/or becoming enlightened - a being of Light. Mindfulness is power. Without it, we are at the mercy of whatever breeze of energy happens to waft by.
Mindfulness: Full awareness of the body - its breath, its beat, its blocks, its sensations
Mindfulness: Full awareness of thought - its perceptions, stories, judgments, opinions, habitual patterns, its ideas, its emptiness
Mindfulness: Full awareness of emotion - watching the kaleidescope of anger, joy, sadness, euphoria, irritation, stimulation, passion and more as they pass through, some grasping our hearts, others forgotten before they are remembered
Mindfulness: Full awareness of a vibration unnameable. We call it spirit.
Turn on. Tune up. Listen to the signals from outside and inside. Go.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Continuing and Reporting
Continuing on the subject of resentment and other conditions: It's not my experience that I can excise them surgically (metaphorically of course). What works for me is to see the neural path when it's triggered and observe it as energy. If I don't give it attention by either attaching to it or denying its existence, it can play itself out. This seems to be in direct opposition with what I wrote in my last blog when I described resentment in a clearly judgmentally negative way as something I wouldn't want in my field. It fascinates me to observe the multitude that lives in the skin called Kaycheri!
As I write this, I am listening via headphones to something from the Morry Method. It's the CD entitled "Neural Synergy Isochronic 1."
I got a call to sub for two yoga classes this afternoon.
It's such a blessing to be paid for doing what I love.
And yesterday's Independence Day barbeque at the home of Jeremy and Marianna. They have done SO much to beautify the yards of their home. Marianna is a landscape specialist and it really shows. It was such a joyous experience in so many ways. Besides everything else, I spent a few minutes with Jeremy listening to the second track of The Gentle Way to Fitness - exploring the different rhythms and subtleties in it. I'm expanding my interest and understanding of music SO much. Thank you Carlos for your guidance during the Nia Belts.
My hearing is less acute than it was years ago. I am thankful that I am able to hear as much as I do. Years ago I taught at the New Jersey School for the Deaf. The children in my class were so lovable.
More later. May all who read this and all who don't be blessed.
As I write this, I am listening via headphones to something from the Morry Method. It's the CD entitled "Neural Synergy Isochronic 1."
I got a call to sub for two yoga classes this afternoon.
It's such a blessing to be paid for doing what I love.
And yesterday's Independence Day barbeque at the home of Jeremy and Marianna. They have done SO much to beautify the yards of their home. Marianna is a landscape specialist and it really shows. It was such a joyous experience in so many ways. Besides everything else, I spent a few minutes with Jeremy listening to the second track of The Gentle Way to Fitness - exploring the different rhythms and subtleties in it. I'm expanding my interest and understanding of music SO much. Thank you Carlos for your guidance during the Nia Belts.
My hearing is less acute than it was years ago. I am thankful that I am able to hear as much as I do. Years ago I taught at the New Jersey School for the Deaf. The children in my class were so lovable.
More later. May all who read this and all who don't be blessed.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Inter Inde pendence Day
Awake... Awake to... Awake to Who... Awake to Who You... Awake to Who You Really... Awake to Who You Really Are
To answer the questions on the comments made by Jill (last blog):
For more information about the Crystal Temple, go to http://www.crystaltemple.org/
No, Liz was not at Thursday's meditation. I don't know if she is involved with the activities at the Temple. I haven't seen her at the three events I've gone to.
Regarding The Gentle Way to Fitness DVD: It's in the Creeping Stage - barely out of Embryonic. I will be keeping you and everyone informed of its progress. Tuesday next I will be meeting with Val to set goals, deadlines and methods to bring the vision to manifestation in the third dimension. I've been tweaking the description. Here's the latest one appearing on the flier for a new class:
The Gentle Way to Fitness is a guided journey to becoming the best of ourselves. We use natural, expressive movement to music designed to create optimal wellness. People leave class feeling relaxed, energized and happy! The Gentle Way to Fitness is for everybody – no restrictions.
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Today, July 4th:
What's up for me in this moment is about relationships. Steve and I are experiencing our 25th July 4th. On our first July 4th we were enroute to Oregon from Massachusetts. We traveled by car. Steve's fifteen-year-old son Jeremy was with us. Steve and Jeremy are two of my favorite people! The relationship with Steve has traveled many highways, byways, rivers and skyways. He and I had a long talk (mostly me talking) this morning. I'm amazed that I'm still carrying resentment about something that happened in 1985. I also carry resentment about some present incidents and conditions. I desire to cast off the burden of resentment. I INTEND to cast off the burden of resentment. It is this heavy, ugly, creepy, clingy, in-the- way THING. It weighs hundreds of pounds, weighs me DOWN! Sometimes it pops out in whining, yelling, nagging voice. It sucks out my joy. Get Thee gone!
When the intention is clear, the means will appear.
To answer the questions on the comments made by Jill (last blog):
For more information about the Crystal Temple, go to http://www.crystaltemple.org/
No, Liz was not at Thursday's meditation. I don't know if she is involved with the activities at the Temple. I haven't seen her at the three events I've gone to.
Regarding The Gentle Way to Fitness DVD: It's in the Creeping Stage - barely out of Embryonic. I will be keeping you and everyone informed of its progress. Tuesday next I will be meeting with Val to set goals, deadlines and methods to bring the vision to manifestation in the third dimension. I've been tweaking the description. Here's the latest one appearing on the flier for a new class:
The Gentle Way to Fitness is a guided journey to becoming the best of ourselves. We use natural, expressive movement to music designed to create optimal wellness. People leave class feeling relaxed, energized and happy! The Gentle Way to Fitness is for everybody – no restrictions.
- - - - - - - - - - -
Today, July 4th:
What's up for me in this moment is about relationships. Steve and I are experiencing our 25th July 4th. On our first July 4th we were enroute to Oregon from Massachusetts. We traveled by car. Steve's fifteen-year-old son Jeremy was with us. Steve and Jeremy are two of my favorite people! The relationship with Steve has traveled many highways, byways, rivers and skyways. He and I had a long talk (mostly me talking) this morning. I'm amazed that I'm still carrying resentment about something that happened in 1985. I also carry resentment about some present incidents and conditions. I desire to cast off the burden of resentment. I INTEND to cast off the burden of resentment. It is this heavy, ugly, creepy, clingy, in-the- way THING. It weighs hundreds of pounds, weighs me DOWN! Sometimes it pops out in whining, yelling, nagging voice. It sucks out my joy. Get Thee gone!
When the intention is clear, the means will appear.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Meditation at the Crystal Temple
So hot today! As soon as I finish this and check out Jill's latest entry, I'm going to swim in our little pool.
Last night I went to the Crystal Temple for a group meditation. I experienced many things including a busy mind. I experienced an infusion of powerful warrior energy. It started with my hands becoming quite hot. Sound is becoming even more vital to my development. The sounds that were played during this particular meditation seemed to drive into every cell of my body, nourishing, healing, activating. I was surprised to note that my bones called for strengthening. We were told that we could ask the particular entity being called forth to grant our wishes. My prayer/wish is to be guided and supported on the path that would be most beneficial to all - including myself of course.
I am experiencing profound gratitude. My life is so very blessed in so many ways. It was wonderful to be in the company of the people at the Temple last night. Aurelius was there - a pleasant surprise.
As I write this, I feel so full of love. My Mayan signature is White Resonant Dog.
I worked on the flier for the class I will be teaching at Crystal Temple starting next Wednesday. It's becoming quite beautiful.
Words to be spoken under the music of the second track on THE GENTLE WAY TO FITNESS DVD and CD: "Awake. Awake. Awake to. Awake to your Self."
Last night I went to the Crystal Temple for a group meditation. I experienced many things including a busy mind. I experienced an infusion of powerful warrior energy. It started with my hands becoming quite hot. Sound is becoming even more vital to my development. The sounds that were played during this particular meditation seemed to drive into every cell of my body, nourishing, healing, activating. I was surprised to note that my bones called for strengthening. We were told that we could ask the particular entity being called forth to grant our wishes. My prayer/wish is to be guided and supported on the path that would be most beneficial to all - including myself of course.
I am experiencing profound gratitude. My life is so very blessed in so many ways. It was wonderful to be in the company of the people at the Temple last night. Aurelius was there - a pleasant surprise.
As I write this, I feel so full of love. My Mayan signature is White Resonant Dog.
I worked on the flier for the class I will be teaching at Crystal Temple starting next Wednesday. It's becoming quite beautiful.
Words to be spoken under the music of the second track on THE GENTLE WAY TO FITNESS DVD and CD: "Awake. Awake. Awake to. Awake to your Self."
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Art
I notice I'm not receiving any comments on my most recent entries. Ah well, perhaps this blog is serving as a journal for me to read with wonder a year or so from now. I have shelves of journals I've written in over many many years. It's a delightful surprise when I pick one up and find poetry, thoughts, dreams, incidents, complaints and wonders that are written about. Sometimes I think, "Wow, this might be something someone else would enjoy or learn from." So now we have blogs, and anyone who so desires can share our thoughts, dreams etc. (see above). I am enjoying the process of writing and editing my own writing. I enjoy things that are well written, grammatically correct, well spelled, filled with images that spark my imagination and take me on a journey. When I read something that is poorly edited, I find myself slightly (and sometimes not so slightly) offended. This gets in the way of receiving information that could be valuable, so I tell myself to "get off it!"
Okay, this isn't what I meant to write about today. What I want to share (even if it's only with myself) is about Art.
Early this morning:
I awoke at about 5AM. The room was filled with a soft morning light. I stretched my arm up towards the ceiling and was struck by the shape of the arm, hand and fingers silhouetted against the white of the ceiling. I moved the arm, hand and fingers to moment-to-moment create new shapes. Wonder. My thought was, "This is Art. This is all that is necessary for me to be happy." And so it is. And so it was. And so it will be.
Okay, this isn't what I meant to write about today. What I want to share (even if it's only with myself) is about Art.
Early this morning:
I awoke at about 5AM. The room was filled with a soft morning light. I stretched my arm up towards the ceiling and was struck by the shape of the arm, hand and fingers silhouetted against the white of the ceiling. I moved the arm, hand and fingers to moment-to-moment create new shapes. Wonder. My thought was, "This is Art. This is all that is necessary for me to be happy." And so it is. And so it was. And so it will be.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Progress
Well, my daughter is safely back home - Albuquerque, NM. It was a wonderful visit. I took her to the airport Monday afternoon. We went to the Rose Garden before going to the airport. The Portland, OR Rose Garden is exquisite. It is a must-see for visitors AND for residents. Sometimes I forget about having this magical garden in my backyard. Monday, while I was walking around and smelling the various blossoms, my mind kept going to memories of Rick Yorba. He died of Aids about 10 years ago. I think of him so often and with such love. We created beautiful theater together and our friendship was precious to me.
One of my students is going to undertake the job of producing the DVD. We will have a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the details and make the plan. YES!!
Thinking about the major theme/focus and the elements I want to include. These become ever more clear and full with each Nia class I teach. One class is for people over 55 years of age and the other for people over 60. At this juncture I have only women taking the class. I am learning SO much about what works and what is more challenging. I constantly check in with my students - particularly before and after the class. I ask them to define their goals for the class. Today, some of the desires included relaxation, energizing, healing a knee and more flexibility. Balance didn't happen to be mentioned. I deliberately added the jazz square to their vocabulary of movement. I like to have one or two more challenging moves in the mix in order to engage their minds and to give them a sense of accomplishment - learning something new. It's great fun to co-create and at the same time to be covering the elements of fitness. I wouldn't recommend this approach to someone who doesn't have an extensive vocabulary and experience. Fortunately we have the library of routines created by Debbie and Carlos to use.
I banked my last paycheck for editing for Nia HQ. I don't miss that part of my life. Perhaps another editing gig will appear. I'm not seeking one, but would be happy to absorb one into my world. I'm mindfully accepting moment-to-moment activities and requests.
One of my students is going to undertake the job of producing the DVD. We will have a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the details and make the plan. YES!!
Thinking about the major theme/focus and the elements I want to include. These become ever more clear and full with each Nia class I teach. One class is for people over 55 years of age and the other for people over 60. At this juncture I have only women taking the class. I am learning SO much about what works and what is more challenging. I constantly check in with my students - particularly before and after the class. I ask them to define their goals for the class. Today, some of the desires included relaxation, energizing, healing a knee and more flexibility. Balance didn't happen to be mentioned. I deliberately added the jazz square to their vocabulary of movement. I like to have one or two more challenging moves in the mix in order to engage their minds and to give them a sense of accomplishment - learning something new. It's great fun to co-create and at the same time to be covering the elements of fitness. I wouldn't recommend this approach to someone who doesn't have an extensive vocabulary and experience. Fortunately we have the library of routines created by Debbie and Carlos to use.
I banked my last paycheck for editing for Nia HQ. I don't miss that part of my life. Perhaps another editing gig will appear. I'm not seeking one, but would be happy to absorb one into my world. I'm mindfully accepting moment-to-moment activities and requests.
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