Imperfect Beauty
We’re like that too. Flawed and beautiful. Worthy of taking up space on the planet. Worthy of taking a closer look, to find the brilliance. Worthy of taking some time for ourselves.
Handwork
For millions of years, we humans have been making things with our hands. We transform materials to make objects that are functional and often beautiful. There’s something magical about the process. But it’s not just magical; it’s also essential to our well being. The things we make with our hands clothe us, feed us and shelter us.
Slow Slow Quick Quick
The desired changes rarely happen overnight, and somewhere along the way, it feels like a slog.
Morning Thali
Moshe Feldenkrais and Thomas Leonard each spoke about creating conditions that support leaning and growth. Feldenkrais used attention to movement, and Leonard used “conversations with a bit of wisdom thrown in.”
Friends You Can Count On
One of those friends, had some really great sayings. They pop into my head, often at just the right time. Maybe they’re good for you, too.
When Work Doesn’t Feel Like Work
The pleasure of spending time with bright curious people who are investing time and energy in making useful changes is remarkable. How can that feel like work?
This or That?
It makes a difference how we respond to one another. No matter how it looks on the outside, each of us has difficulties and struggles—and gifts to share. Kindness makes a difference.
Creating Conditions
“I can’t teach you anything. The only thing I can do is create the conditions for learning.”
Deep Listening
Valerie Johns does a lot of deep listening—to herself, to her clients, to her dreams. One of the things that has emerged from her listening is poetry. Her words are deeply resonant reflections of her experiences, the stories she’s heard.
Well, Duh!
Not so many years ago, I could not have imagined that I would be an IAPPC Certified Coach, a Feldenkrais practitioner, and that I would teach felt-making. What a strange combination!
