Going back in time to slow down

I was meditating on what it was like years ago when I was in grade school and cell phones and the Internet did not exist. Don't get me wrong. I love these conveniences and the access to lots of information... what I realized that I don't love is the addiction to being connected *all* the time. To having to tune in (which causes me to tune out). So I'm beginning an experiment to go back in time a bit. Let's see if I have it in me to do without the constant connection through a cell phone and texting. I just signed up to start a home phone service. All the land line services sounded so foreign to me! Next I will tackle the cell phone... get rid of (brand new touch) phone and replace with pager for emergencies. I know... that's so 1980's! My mom had one when we were in school... her and the drug dealers :) (remember?!)

I'll see how this experiment goes as I adjust. Oh yes, and the Internet - this is simple... I'll keep the computer turned off while at home for the most part. No automatic turning on of the machine when I walk through the door. Maybe I'm also talking about tuning into my habits and breaking those that are no longer serving me. I don't want to go so quickly through life and take in so much information. I'm going to slow right on down.

try this... it really releases something nice...

breathe in

breathe out

smile


- excerpt from a writing by Thich Nhat Hanh (my daughter and i love this small/big practice a lot... it causes her to giggle)

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...

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

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

I heard about Randy Pausch's "last lecture" a while back when he was still alive. I finally watched it and am so glad I did. It was inspirational to hear his story of how various childhood dreams manifested in his life... some did and some didn't... and those that did often manifested in ways that he couldn't even have imagined.

Dance video of the day: Korr by sara galan, dancehall workshop ryshuset

Afro-dancehall in Stockholm, Sweden