Improving Abilities
The Feldenkrais Method is sneaky. You do this simple, gentle things—sometimes it feels like doing nothing at all—and unexpected things improve.
Entries by Gika Rector
Spice of Life
Holding eleven week old babies. Holding one of the babies with a cat climbing over me. Phone chat with a friend and colleague, who happens to live in Germany.
Taking Time to Breathe
I write this as I’m preparing to get in the car and head off again. Feeling a bit rushed, and a bit like there’s just not enough time.
Taking Time to Breathe
I write this as I’m preparing to get in the car and head off again. Feeling a bit rushed, and a bit like there’s just not enough time.
Sharing Memories
The tears tend to come easily and often shortly after some losses. Gradually, we find a new normal. But, we’re never quite the same. And every now and then, nostalgia creeps in, or stories get told, and the grief rises to the surface.
Small Things
Whether it’s the right tool, or the guidance of an expert, or patience as we struggle with new skills, seemingly small things can make a difference. And we don’t always know ahead of time which things will be significant.
Setting Priorities
Bottom line: i just don’t always like to choose. Sometimes because I can go either way. Sometimes because I want to have my cake and eat it too.
In Person
My suggestion is to notice if you’re getting enough in-person connection. If not, look around for opportunities. If you are, enjoy—and maybe pay attention to folks you know who might need a bit more in-person connection.
Heels on the Ground
According to one of my teachers, humans are the only animals that walk with heals on the ground. I guess that makes it right up there with the opposable thumb. Aside from being a point of trivia, it’s also a really important aspect of our anatomy
Slowing Way Down
In the meantime, connecting with real people, in real time, in real life seems like the most important thing. Even when it’s mundane. Laundry, dishes, cooking, rocking. Mundane doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. It’s just part of life.
