30-Day Challenges
I never even considered participating in a 30-day challenge before January of 2019. The idea of trying to do something intensely in front of others in a group for a whole month just intimidated the heck...
What is "Success?"
“The foundation of greatness is honoring the small things of the present moment, instead of pursuing the idea of greatness.” – Eckhart Tolle I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be...
Weeds Lead, Flowers Follow?
It’s gardening time in the Southern part of the USA. Just pre-mosquitos, humidity still relatively low, temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Perfection time for all things plant-related. We’ve had a ton...
Having A Good Slump
- - - - Here’s a few photos from the Country Dance and Song Society National Board meeting last week in Massachusetts. I got up at 3:00 am to get there on time. I thought I might write a blog post on...
Jargon-busting with Robbin - "End Gaining"
I went to Austin, Texas this past weekend for a fantastic workshop on business writing. I’ve been looking forward to it for months, hooked into going the minute the wonderful facilitator promised that...
Breaking Down the Alexander Work - Directions, Part 2
I’m an Episcopalian. It means a lot to me to have this religious affiliation, but I mostly keep it to myself as a deeply private belief. One of the things I love most about the Episcopal church is the...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Inhibit and Direct!
My clearly stated intention last week was to write a blog post on “new explorations in Alexander Technique directions” today. Well, folks, that’s not happening. Postponed until next week. It’s already...
Breaking Down the Alexander Work – What is Direction? (Pt 1)
One of the things that I dislike most about the Alexander Technique is that it is simply riddled with jargon. It’s very difficult to describe in a straightforward way, particularly if one wants to quote...
Breaking Down the Alexander Work – What is Inhibition?
When I first started studying Alexander Technique, I was in a lot of physical pain. My mid-back was a mess, and I often had a lot of neck pain, too, from carrying my head forward like a turtle. I can...
Day 21 - The Journey Continues
Last month, I set myself a challenge to establish a new habit of writing. Every day for the last 21 weekdays, I have gotten myself out of bed at least an hour early to sit with my notebook, a cup of coffee,...