The power of knowing our bodies

read this article about a man with Cerebral Palsy and how he's learned to dance through a very detailed and specific exploration of his body, how his muscles and bones work together.  then watch the video - I found it beautiful and compelling.
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Thanksgiving

I was musing with friends over lunch how fun it was as a kid to make turkey drawings by tracing my hand.  So I thought I'd give it a try - how fun!


Thanksgiving Gratitude

Rules for creativity?

I was introduced to Sister Mary Cortia just this week.  She ran the Art department at Immaculate Heart College until 1968 when she left the order.  Here's her list of "rules" for art class

I personally like rule number 8 - don't try to create and analyze at the same time!

learn more about her here:

http://www.corita.org/coritabio/coritabio.html

Everyday Creativity

I don't usually read Psychology Today - but the current issue caught my eye - everyday creativity...I enjoyed this article which widens the understanding of what is considered creative...including the everyday acts of problem solving. enjoy
everyday creativity

how much love do you let in?

Right now, let yourself feel into this....How much love are you letting in? in this moment, feel inside.....

Is it this much?

or is it more like this much?
Maybe it's somewhere in between...like this..


No right or wrong, just interesting to find out I think...

(leaf courtesy of Lake Merrit)

what do you see?

Growing up, my family went to church pretty much every Sunday, from the time I was born until around 15. To entertain myself I used to stare at the wood grain in the roof beams and paneling.

After a few moments of soft gazing, the patterns in the wood transformed into faces and bodies of creatures. looking at the world this way was a great way to pass time when I couldn't do much else.

Since then I find myself looking at the patterns around me. Check out the sidewalk cracks on the slide show to the left, what do you see?