There is so much about this post that I just love.
1. I sat in shock, for a moment, that it started with an invitation. Me, an offering, here? Both a sock of being invited along to share, but also the shock of the shock. Why was I shocked? Have I been coming along as a consumer? Was that my expectation of this space? Ooph, I need to sit with that. But also, what gift do I bring that contributes to this space.
2. We are all temporarily abled. (Thank you for the glimpse, I'm ready for more when you are ready to share). We come into this world not able at all(oh, how I forget!), and even if we are blessed or lucky or destined to live long...eventually...that will fade.
I was challenged with a question about embodiment this week from my yoga instructor. I recently came to yoga, and have literally, embodied. I've connected with my body in ways I can't ever remember having done before. The challenging question came up around embodiment and personal responsibility. This adds a whole layer to the conversation. That the way I connect to my body is also ever changing. It's never constant, even if I develop good practices along the way.
3. That poem. A friend shared that exact poem as well with me this week. I suppose I'll need to sit with it a little longer.
Thank you for this open hearted expression, I'm so grateful to receive it!
1. Yes. YOU! I so appreciate this line of inquiry and that it gently provoked some subtle assumptions we *all* make. I'm excited about a shift from consumptive to participatory, from observational to engaged in myself as well. Your questions prompt me to even more deeply grapple with the nervousness I felt opening up this offering. Can I hold what people want to share? Can I do it justice? Will I be rejected for offering? .... ;) We're all in it together.
2. Ah thank you. Yes, you're so right about arriving not able at all. Distinctly and uniquely un-abled compared to other species. And how that extended primal reliance/dependence/attachment shapes everything about the human experience hey?
Oof moved to hear about that yoga experience. I can relate. I love that question around embodiment and personal responsibility. What wants to be written about that?
3. That poem is spectacular. I'll be re-reading it again regularly too. Much to metabolize there.
There is so much about this post that I just love.
1. I sat in shock, for a moment, that it started with an invitation. Me, an offering, here? Both a sock of being invited along to share, but also the shock of the shock. Why was I shocked? Have I been coming along as a consumer? Was that my expectation of this space? Ooph, I need to sit with that. But also, what gift do I bring that contributes to this space.
2. We are all temporarily abled. (Thank you for the glimpse, I'm ready for more when you are ready to share). We come into this world not able at all(oh, how I forget!), and even if we are blessed or lucky or destined to live long...eventually...that will fade.
I was challenged with a question about embodiment this week from my yoga instructor. I recently came to yoga, and have literally, embodied. I've connected with my body in ways I can't ever remember having done before. The challenging question came up around embodiment and personal responsibility. This adds a whole layer to the conversation. That the way I connect to my body is also ever changing. It's never constant, even if I develop good practices along the way.
3. That poem. A friend shared that exact poem as well with me this week. I suppose I'll need to sit with it a little longer.
As always, thanks for this space. I love it here.
Thank you for this open hearted expression, I'm so grateful to receive it!
1. Yes. YOU! I so appreciate this line of inquiry and that it gently provoked some subtle assumptions we *all* make. I'm excited about a shift from consumptive to participatory, from observational to engaged in myself as well. Your questions prompt me to even more deeply grapple with the nervousness I felt opening up this offering. Can I hold what people want to share? Can I do it justice? Will I be rejected for offering? .... ;) We're all in it together.
2. Ah thank you. Yes, you're so right about arriving not able at all. Distinctly and uniquely un-abled compared to other species. And how that extended primal reliance/dependence/attachment shapes everything about the human experience hey?
Oof moved to hear about that yoga experience. I can relate. I love that question around embodiment and personal responsibility. What wants to be written about that?
3. That poem is spectacular. I'll be re-reading it again regularly too. Much to metabolize there.
So grateful for your presence here, Roddy!