In previous posts, we have been advised to let ice thaw and water flow; melting and flowing suggest the importance of movement in our lives. Last week we pondered these images, offered by Bob Klein,* and celebrated when our protective armour softened and our bossy pants disintegrated.
Today, Bob describes a different style of movement: “the seedling breaks through concrete to reach the sun.” While the previous type of movement helped us release worn out patterns, now the movement propels us toward life in all its fullness.
My body connects to music. Yesterday while driving home, I punched the preset dial for Outlaw Country. Instantly there was rhythm that resonated. The song was Snake Farm** and I couldn’t sit still. Downloading the MP3 when I arrived home seemed essential. Now I am guaranteed five minutes of pure pleasure whenever I cue it up – all for only 99 cents. I double dare you to crank it up and not move! (This is not a song you buy for the profound lyrics.)
I met with a truly courageous client who recently was hospitalized for pulmonary embolism. She’s home now working on the delicate balance of moving enough and not moving too much.
I’ve been connecting with an inner sense of movement that provides a sense of ease for me. It has been amazing and in some respects, life changing. Finding my own personal movement means that it is always available to me as a grounding tool. This is courtesy of Kathy Kyar*** and the Trager method. Kathy explains:
I find that this movement re-education moves through my body/mind and into effortlessness in all places in my life.
Keep moving and let me know what you find when you pay attention to the movement in life.
Thanks for exploring the mystery – Nicky Mendenhall
*You can learn more about Bob Klein by visiting his website: www.movementsofmagic.com.
**Snake Farm [MP3 Download],From the album What The Hell Is Goin’ On, By: Paul Thorn. Sold By: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
***More from Kathy Kyar: