Friday, August 22, 2008

LeeSaar The Company - Part II (excerpt)

visceral is the word that comes to mind when i watch this excerpt... it has a raw nature that i really connect with... the dancers are in relation to each other even when not directly dancing together... they seem all bound / together and up. the connection with the music is clear also, which i appreciate...

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Ascenso

beautiful lines, seamless partnering that explores / establishes relationships b/w the movements of the trio. work is by cuban choreographer rosario cardenas

lists are like poetry to me...

this according to a friend of mine. i agree! this list especially moves me...

Tips and Pointers for Building a Spiritual Life from Scratch:

Pray
Meditate
Be aware / Stay awake
Bow
Practice yoga
Feel
Chant and sing
Breathe and smile
Relax / Enjoy / Laugh / Play
Create / Envision
Let go / Forgive / Accept
Walk / Exercise / Move
Work / Serve / Contribute
Listen / Learn / Inquire
Consider / Reflect
Cultivate oneself / Enhance competencies
Cultivate contentment
Cultivate flexibility
Cultivate friendship and collaboration
Open up / Expand / Include
Lighten up
Dream
Celebrate and appreciate
Give thanks
Evolve
Love
Share / Give / Receive
Walk softly / Live gently
Expand / Radiate / Dissolve
Simplify
Surrender / Trust
Be born anew

- Lama Surya Das, Awakening the Buddha Within