a year that remains in the balance…9-18-23
In the northern hemisphere, autumn waits in the wings. I’m a big fan of markers that have been tracked by humans for millennia. They connect to something enduring about the […]
Entries by Bella
slowing down to the body’s pace…9-6-23
This morning I set out on my morning walk and, for the first time since my fall 7 weeks ago, I chose the path leading me right to The Spot. […]
my healing: medicine in motion
The phrase “loose, long and strong” emerged toward the end of my clinic days, a catchy descriptor for teaching patients how to follow through with healing movement at home. Twenty-five […]
a breath of fresh air…8-10-23
First, perhaps, an update. Three weeks since the sidewalk sprawl and healing is some kinda miracle in motion. There’s still sharp pain moving certain ways, end of day ache. Using […]
sprawled on the sidewalk…7-28-23
One moment: upright human being out for early morning walk. Next moment: pathetic creature sprawled on sidewalk. Just like that. One more lesson (as if needed) on how change happens […]
perfect just the way you are and…7-14-23
She described every detail of her right foot pain. The way in 2020 it commenced in conjunction with the lockdown. Which she dealt with by taking extraordinarily long neighborhood strolls. […]
right on the edge…7-5-23
I considered several juicy options to mark the momentous wheel turn at birthday fifty. Ultimately I chose what scared me most. And began to own up to a lifetime of […]
peeling layer after layer…6-14-23
Each month Spotlight, a monthly publication of 5Rhythms Global, introduces teachers to dancers around the world. While in West Virginia I connected with Jenelle, a southern California teacher who creates this […]
I feel you feeling me…6-6-23
“I feel you feeling me.” Thomas Hubl This simple quote nails it. When I feel you the same instant I sense being felt by you…well, that […]
seven repetitions…so much medicine….5-30-23
Touching home base just this one day before I depart once again. I feel drawn to the page, chock full of expression that begs emptying. Bathing at Harbin Hot Springs […]