First, I noticed the pruned branches on the ground. In prior years, I would have demanded that the pruning process include a grandchild as consultant for which limbs could be removed from the “climbing tree” maple while leaving good foot and hand holds intact for the climber. At least, a former tree-climber, like myself, should…
Hanging my laundry out on the clothesline after a week of Nia Training, I think back to the days I wore each outfit. I wash and hang my clothes in-side-out to reduce abrasion of the fabric and fading from the sun. So the bright colors I wore are less vibrant on the line, yet some…
Notice the mix of men and women of different ages! Paula Chambers just posted a video of her students talking about what Nia class does for them. It’s beautiful, articulate, and heartfelt. Take a look
A colleague just announced her retirement plans over the next few years. I seem to be writing a different book about what happens in the last 3rd of my life. Inspired years ago by gerontologist and futurist Ken Dychtwald http://agewave.com/ , I see life stages as cycles rather than linear. And somehow it felt right…
A colleague wrote in response to my absence note, “I hope it’s a pleasure trip.” Indeed it’s a pleasure trip… in my own kind of way. I’m attending a Nia Training offered by another trainer. Nia is about sensation and pleasure. And we’re spending the whole week exploring how to create a sustainable life ….
