Thursday, 15 March 2012
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Dance training
"Dance training is a design for living. Dance teaches you how to live."
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Four Legged Meditation
There is a quiet I know when I am alone at night, or in the bath, or riding my bike, or walking in the woods. A clear and careful quiet when everything starts to make sense.
My parents have a dog called Jack. He lives with them after I moved out. He is mostly happy. Other than the normal things like eating and sleeping, he likes to walk. I would say walking is his favourite thing to do.
We would often walk together. In the rain in muddy woods. In the sun through wheat fields. In the cold winter on the beach. I lived by the seaside, and there are a lot of places to walk, often without seeing another person the whole time.
We would get into our stride. We would have our thoughts and we would walk. When I walk without Jack the dog I walk badly. I am concerned about the destination. With Jack the dog the walking is the point. We arrive at our destination before we come full circle.
Jack the dog is unassuming. He is a little Buddha. He is a little rock. Always there but never passing comment. Taking in, appreciating, contemplating the world, getting stronger from within.
Jack the dog lives in the now. Each thing has his absolute attention for the moment it's in his line of sight. Jack the dog notices each thing anew, things I am apt to overlook from familiarity.
For all Jack the dog's humbleness and his quiet appreciation he can sometimes break into a run, when perhaps he is overcome by clarity, happy to be alive he is galloping through the pines.
This is the simplicity I am always looking for. When you are really free, when clarity gives heed and there is nothing but you and the world, then you are, without destination, Jack the dog bounding through the fields.
By Rob Hodgson
From Oh Comely magazine
My parents have a dog called Jack. He lives with them after I moved out. He is mostly happy. Other than the normal things like eating and sleeping, he likes to walk. I would say walking is his favourite thing to do.
We would often walk together. In the rain in muddy woods. In the sun through wheat fields. In the cold winter on the beach. I lived by the seaside, and there are a lot of places to walk, often without seeing another person the whole time.
We would get into our stride. We would have our thoughts and we would walk. When I walk without Jack the dog I walk badly. I am concerned about the destination. With Jack the dog the walking is the point. We arrive at our destination before we come full circle.
Jack the dog is unassuming. He is a little Buddha. He is a little rock. Always there but never passing comment. Taking in, appreciating, contemplating the world, getting stronger from within.
Jack the dog lives in the now. Each thing has his absolute attention for the moment it's in his line of sight. Jack the dog notices each thing anew, things I am apt to overlook from familiarity.
For all Jack the dog's humbleness and his quiet appreciation he can sometimes break into a run, when perhaps he is overcome by clarity, happy to be alive he is galloping through the pines.
This is the simplicity I am always looking for. When you are really free, when clarity gives heed and there is nothing but you and the world, then you are, without destination, Jack the dog bounding through the fields.
By Rob Hodgson
From Oh Comely magazine
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Thursday, 10 March 2011
Earth
If the Earth had formed a year ago, on January 1, life would have appeared on February 26, dinosaurs would have arrived on December 10 to vanish 16 days later and Homo sapiens would only have showed up very late on December 31.
A few minutes later, in less than one minute, man would have drastically altered the fragile balance between land, seas and atmosphere.
"We belong to the Earth; Earth does not belong to us." - Sitting Bull
A few minutes later, in less than one minute, man would have drastically altered the fragile balance between land, seas and atmosphere.
"We belong to the Earth; Earth does not belong to us." - Sitting Bull
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Mistakes
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose." -Mary Pickford
"Freedom isn't worth having if it doesn't involve the freedom to make mistakes." -Mahatma Gandhi
"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." -Elbert Hubbard
"Freedom isn't worth having if it doesn't involve the freedom to make mistakes." -Mahatma Gandhi
"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." -Elbert Hubbard
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Monday, 7 March 2011
Color Quiz
Color Test - Results
Your Existing Situation:
"Very emotional and artistic, enjoys being surrounded by beauty and art. Looking for a partner who always has an eye for beauty and who enjoys close, loving relationships."
Your Stress Sources:
"Looking to stand out in the crowd and wanting to keep her rank and status. her current situation is irritating her because she can't seem to find anybody out there who values the same high standards she does. she is feeling isolated and wants to give in to her carnal urges, but can't bring herself to appear weak in the eyes of others. Wants others to see her unique qualities and character but can't stand to come off as needy, so instead she has an ""I don't care"" attitude and pushing people away. she turns her back on those who criticizes her behavior, but beneath her indifference is a person who is in desperate need of approval."
Your Restrained Characteristics:
Current events leave her feeling forced into compromise in order to avoid being cut off from affection or future cooperation.
"Struggles to make her demands clear, but feels ignored. Feels resentful, but acts as if she doesn't care, doing what is necessary to keep peace."
Applies tough standards to her potential partner and demands an unrealistic perfection in her sex life.
Your Desired Objective:
"Longs for a loving, caring, and supportive relationship, and fanaticizes of living in perfect harmony with others. Has a strong desire for tenderness and affection and enjoys things which are artistically pleasing to the eye."
Your Actual Problem:
"Is disappointed and let down, feels there is no point in making new goals as they will leave her feeling the same way. Looking for friendly, pleasant relationships with others, who will further develop her intellect. she tries to escape into a fantasy world where things go her way and her desires are easier to reach."
Your Actual Problem #2:
"Impressed by unique and one of a kind things, and by people with exceptional personalities. Tries to takes the characteristics she likes in other people and apply it to herself as well as coming across as a unique individual."
Your Existing Situation:
"Very emotional and artistic, enjoys being surrounded by beauty and art. Looking for a partner who always has an eye for beauty and who enjoys close, loving relationships."
Your Stress Sources:
"Looking to stand out in the crowd and wanting to keep her rank and status. her current situation is irritating her because she can't seem to find anybody out there who values the same high standards she does. she is feeling isolated and wants to give in to her carnal urges, but can't bring herself to appear weak in the eyes of others. Wants others to see her unique qualities and character but can't stand to come off as needy, so instead she has an ""I don't care"" attitude and pushing people away. she turns her back on those who criticizes her behavior, but beneath her indifference is a person who is in desperate need of approval."
Your Restrained Characteristics:
Current events leave her feeling forced into compromise in order to avoid being cut off from affection or future cooperation.
"Struggles to make her demands clear, but feels ignored. Feels resentful, but acts as if she doesn't care, doing what is necessary to keep peace."
Applies tough standards to her potential partner and demands an unrealistic perfection in her sex life.
Your Desired Objective:
"Longs for a loving, caring, and supportive relationship, and fanaticizes of living in perfect harmony with others. Has a strong desire for tenderness and affection and enjoys things which are artistically pleasing to the eye."
Your Actual Problem:
"Is disappointed and let down, feels there is no point in making new goals as they will leave her feeling the same way. Looking for friendly, pleasant relationships with others, who will further develop her intellect. she tries to escape into a fantasy world where things go her way and her desires are easier to reach."
Your Actual Problem #2:
"Impressed by unique and one of a kind things, and by people with exceptional personalities. Tries to takes the characteristics she likes in other people and apply it to herself as well as coming across as a unique individual."
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Is love enough?
"I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.." (Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook)
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