Tag Archives: body presence
The Wheel Goes Round
Thirty spokes of a wheel all join at a common hub, yet only the hole at the center allows the wheel to spin. – Tao Te Ching The most important part of any vessel, or container, is the holding space at its … Continue reading
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The Bamboo in You
In the tranquil garden of the Six Senses Spa at Penha Longa in Sintra, lies a stone labyrinth surrounded by still water. Lush bamboo grows beside this water. As I was exiting the labyrinth, the wind rustled the bamboo and … Continue reading
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Tune into the Flow
So many professional athletes talk about “being in the flow” when referring to that moment of performance when everything just clicks into place. Most of us are not pro-athletes, but we may have experienced one of those moments of flow … Continue reading
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The Art of Being One
There is something innately beautiful when horse and rider move together as one. Even if you’ve never ridden a horse, it’s easy to be impressed by a skilled rider demonstrating her horsemanship. Riders know that caring for their horse is a … Continue reading
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The Best Resistance is to Make Way
A tree that cannot bend will crack in the wind. – The Tao Te Ching This fall we’ve had a lot of wind here in Portugal, and not long ago the force of the wind was enough to crack the limbs … Continue reading
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Mind the Matter
Our thinking is faster than the speed of light, but matter is another tempo. – Hans Andeweg It’s often easy to feel like the day is spent in hurry-up-and-wait mode. It’s frequently said that having so many conveniences at our … Continue reading
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A Room of My Own
Having “a room of our own” is necessary to come in contact with our inner selves. According to Lauren Artress in her book Walking a Sacred Path this room of my own is where my inner and outer worlds can connect. … Continue reading
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