Justa Don’ta Know

Dear Reader,

Justa don’ta know! It’s a phrase a friend of a friend used to say, with his Eastern European accent. So when my friend and I talked about things beyond our understanding, we’d say, “I justa don’ta know.”

During my Feldenkrais practitioner training, I had a lot of questions. How does this work? What about this condition or that way of moving? Does this work? I really wanted answers—still do.

As it turns out, it’s good to know some stuff when you’re a Feldenkrais practitioner. I’ve actually learned a lot in the more than fifteen years that I’ve been studying the method. But there’s so much I don’t know, and that’s a good thing. Something about not knowing—having more questions—opens up the conversation between me and my client.

Not knowing allows space in the conversation for exploration, for mindfully listening to what’s happening in front of me. If I already know the answer, my curiosity gets turned off, and I’m just waiting to pontificate. And in that case, I don’t learn much. And it also shuts off the other person’s exploration.

Exploring along with my clients—in Feldenkrais, coaching, felt-making—brings so much enjoyment and satisfaction to this work. And I learn some stuff too.

If you’re interested in exploring with me, you can Book an Appointment or reply to this email and ask some questions.

Our weekly online Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lesson is on Tuesdays and it’s Free/Pay as You Wish. Easy, gentle movements that invite questions about how we move, what’s easy, and how might we move even better.

Even if you justa don’ta know, have all the fun you can!