Everything has been in such an upheaval for the last month. I've had so many folks tell me they just want to get back to normal. My teacher friends have loved it--my parent friends, not so much. It's an interesting case study to watch what happens when routines are completely broken... and not by choice, like vacation. My Reiki appointments have been very interesting, the energy is like a white fuzz, people feel detached from their bodies, mind in a fog.
It got worse as we all tried to go back to work. Trying to navigate the changes to our landscape, while dealing with people driving in this foggy, white fuzz state of mind has been brutal. I've tried to work my yogis a bit harder to get them back in touch with their bodies. If you ask them to hold a warrior pose for 10-15 breaths, they will rapidly remember where their thighs are!
I've been stressed. My schedule is always in an upheaval so I didn't have the confusion of navigating changes. In fact, other than one class, I just kept on working. I'm having the melt down (pardon the pun) now as I plan to disrupt my schedule with a trip to Florida. Such juggling! Crunching up my appointments, rearranging my classes before and after, figuring out how to work in rehearsals and retreats and lordy, how do you pack for going from ice/snow everywhere to 80 degrees?
Not that I'm complaining. In fact, the stress is because I know the minute that plane takes off, Bowie, snow, shows, classes, traffic will all disappear in a white fuzzy fog to be replace with a cold Landshark in the hot sun........ahhhhhhhhh! Stress? What Stress?
Maybe I won't come back.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
S-no-w Meditation
What a week.
When I was a kid, getting a big snow was the best thing that could ever happen. You would hover around the tv (since we just had one), awaiting the news, and if it flashed "PG Cty Schools Closed" my brothers and I would run around the room, dancing and rejoicing. We would be outside all day...even my dad would come out. We'd play football with the neighbors (I always think of Dave when it snows) We'd have snowball fights... we didn't live on a main city street so lots of times all of our neighbors would get together and shovel the whole street. It was a party!
When I had kids myself, snow became a love-hate thing. I loved taking the kids sledding, we would go up to the water tower hill which is right in back of our house. The hill is infamous for great sledding... and great accidents since it's so steep and there's a fence alongside it that has created many a scar on our legs going under it. It was GREAT! We would be there all day, late into the night, kids would make big bumps so you could fly into the air, making sure the chiropractors stayed in constant business.
Our house was always kid central, so I made gallons of hot chocolate, had the dryer constantly going, had a collection of scarfs, boots, gloves and plastic bags to put over the kids poor frozen feet. Sometimes it made me crazy. Kids tend to be in and out... snow gets everywhere... and as much as you love it, schools being closed for days at a time eventually leads to massive boredom, especially once the city started plowing the beloved snow hill. Boy, did I give them a piece of my mind over that! What I had left...
When I was a teacher, I loved snow days-- the more the better! I worked at a private school so we didn't have to worry about making them up so we prayed for them, wore our pajamas backwards, did the 3 turn snow dance... but it never seemed to snow then.
Snow is a different thing round here now. My kids are grown. There's no one to sled with. I can't get out cause I'm reluctant to drive in it-- plus, I think those folks out there driving are nuts, I will not add to the chaos. My husband is a snow geek, but he prefers to watch the snow and hope for huge totals, he doesn't like to mess up the snow so he won't go outside to play and make snowmen. I've kinda been at loose ends. The federal govt. has been closed all week, Starbucks hasn't really been open, the gym I work for is closed, I've been able to do some of my classes at CCPC but yesterday I finally had to call "Uncle!!!!!!!" and cancel. So we've all been home for days.
I feel like my brain is on whiteout like the snow. I can't really think a whole thought. I look outside and am shocked-- is this my backyard? Where's my car? Will we ever see our fish again? I started out making potato soup and working on PowerPoint's and being very productive and now I just wander around... checking facebook... playing stupid video games...and dreaming of the beach.. in July.
We keep trying to go for walks, but it's downright dangerous out there. You have to walk on the road... where the 4WDer's are going 50mph down Belair Drive... cause they think they can. Yesterday in the height of the wind storm I had to get out so I bundled up with everything I had, Barry joined me with Suki and we ended up walking around the back of the church to get away from the traffic. You ever try to walk in 3 feet of snow? It's downright comical... especially with a tiny dog. It was also crazy with the wind whipping around, branches falling, snow pelting you in the face and in your eyes. It was the best part of the snow for me-- finally felt like I was alive LOL.
So yeah, we got a historic snow. It's awesome. Now, go away!!!
When I was a kid, getting a big snow was the best thing that could ever happen. You would hover around the tv (since we just had one), awaiting the news, and if it flashed "PG Cty Schools Closed" my brothers and I would run around the room, dancing and rejoicing. We would be outside all day...even my dad would come out. We'd play football with the neighbors (I always think of Dave when it snows) We'd have snowball fights... we didn't live on a main city street so lots of times all of our neighbors would get together and shovel the whole street. It was a party!
When I had kids myself, snow became a love-hate thing. I loved taking the kids sledding, we would go up to the water tower hill which is right in back of our house. The hill is infamous for great sledding... and great accidents since it's so steep and there's a fence alongside it that has created many a scar on our legs going under it. It was GREAT! We would be there all day, late into the night, kids would make big bumps so you could fly into the air, making sure the chiropractors stayed in constant business.
Our house was always kid central, so I made gallons of hot chocolate, had the dryer constantly going, had a collection of scarfs, boots, gloves and plastic bags to put over the kids poor frozen feet. Sometimes it made me crazy. Kids tend to be in and out... snow gets everywhere... and as much as you love it, schools being closed for days at a time eventually leads to massive boredom, especially once the city started plowing the beloved snow hill. Boy, did I give them a piece of my mind over that! What I had left...
When I was a teacher, I loved snow days-- the more the better! I worked at a private school so we didn't have to worry about making them up so we prayed for them, wore our pajamas backwards, did the 3 turn snow dance... but it never seemed to snow then.
Snow is a different thing round here now. My kids are grown. There's no one to sled with. I can't get out cause I'm reluctant to drive in it-- plus, I think those folks out there driving are nuts, I will not add to the chaos. My husband is a snow geek, but he prefers to watch the snow and hope for huge totals, he doesn't like to mess up the snow so he won't go outside to play and make snowmen. I've kinda been at loose ends. The federal govt. has been closed all week, Starbucks hasn't really been open, the gym I work for is closed, I've been able to do some of my classes at CCPC but yesterday I finally had to call "Uncle!!!!!!!" and cancel. So we've all been home for days.
I feel like my brain is on whiteout like the snow. I can't really think a whole thought. I look outside and am shocked-- is this my backyard? Where's my car? Will we ever see our fish again? I started out making potato soup and working on PowerPoint's and being very productive and now I just wander around... checking facebook... playing stupid video games...and dreaming of the beach.. in July.
We keep trying to go for walks, but it's downright dangerous out there. You have to walk on the road... where the 4WDer's are going 50mph down Belair Drive... cause they think they can. Yesterday in the height of the wind storm I had to get out so I bundled up with everything I had, Barry joined me with Suki and we ended up walking around the back of the church to get away from the traffic. You ever try to walk in 3 feet of snow? It's downright comical... especially with a tiny dog. It was also crazy with the wind whipping around, branches falling, snow pelting you in the face and in your eyes. It was the best part of the snow for me-- finally felt like I was alive LOL.
So yeah, we got a historic snow. It's awesome. Now, go away!!!
Monday, February 01, 2010
15 minutes til work...
Total stream of consciousness post:
The snow is sunny.
Why won't anyone eat the candy canes? What do you do with them... bring them out year after year? Seems like there must be some creative project I am missing.
We have new and expanding holes in our living room. For the 9th? 10th? time, the ceiling has flooded. Well, it was the floor that was flooded... we didn't realize til I kept smelling mildew. We had to play the no, it's not mildew.. it's just the trash can game first. We play the same game with kitty litter. As if the trash can smelling is better than the former. This is what happens when you live in a house for 27 years.
Sheesh. 27 years. That's kinda mind-boggling. It was only supposed to be 7 years. The 20 snuck up on us. Sort of like our 30th anniversary this month. 30 years? I have now known Barry twice the amount of time I didn't.
Yes, I'm doing another Evening at CCPC.
Yes, I am crazy.
No, you shouldn't be surprised.
But you could surprise me with a funny act if you'd like.
So, I have encountered a new addiction.. well, 2 actually. 1 is a very stupid game we downloaded on Wii called "Aha! I found you!" It's old school Japanese where aliens come to make people happy by cleaning up their places for them. You look for hidden things that you have no idea what they even mean because they are in Japanese and when you find them all the people are either sad, happy, or very happy. I find it very Zen. We were up til 1am the first night trying to find a shubeken. Whatever that is. Even when you find it you still don't know. Sort of like happiness.
My 2nd addiction I am more sheepish about. I love to watch award shows while I'm on Twitter. It's so ridiculous... like you are watching it with a million people. It's so fun seeing what people think of each act. Like esp. other famous people... who are twittering from inside the show. Like they have nothing better to do. Like me. LOL.
Oh well... 15 minutes are up... heigh ho, heigh go!
The snow is sunny.
Why won't anyone eat the candy canes? What do you do with them... bring them out year after year? Seems like there must be some creative project I am missing.
We have new and expanding holes in our living room. For the 9th? 10th? time, the ceiling has flooded. Well, it was the floor that was flooded... we didn't realize til I kept smelling mildew. We had to play the no, it's not mildew.. it's just the trash can game first. We play the same game with kitty litter. As if the trash can smelling is better than the former. This is what happens when you live in a house for 27 years.
Sheesh. 27 years. That's kinda mind-boggling. It was only supposed to be 7 years. The 20 snuck up on us. Sort of like our 30th anniversary this month. 30 years? I have now known Barry twice the amount of time I didn't.
Yes, I'm doing another Evening at CCPC.
Yes, I am crazy.
No, you shouldn't be surprised.
But you could surprise me with a funny act if you'd like.
So, I have encountered a new addiction.. well, 2 actually. 1 is a very stupid game we downloaded on Wii called "Aha! I found you!" It's old school Japanese where aliens come to make people happy by cleaning up their places for them. You look for hidden things that you have no idea what they even mean because they are in Japanese and when you find them all the people are either sad, happy, or very happy. I find it very Zen. We were up til 1am the first night trying to find a shubeken. Whatever that is. Even when you find it you still don't know. Sort of like happiness.
My 2nd addiction I am more sheepish about. I love to watch award shows while I'm on Twitter. It's so ridiculous... like you are watching it with a million people. It's so fun seeing what people think of each act. Like esp. other famous people... who are twittering from inside the show. Like they have nothing better to do. Like me. LOL.
Oh well... 15 minutes are up... heigh ho, heigh go!
Friday, January 22, 2010
From William Rand- International Center for Reiki
Group Reiki Healing for Haiti
Sunday, January 24 at 4pm
(In your time zone)
If you responded to the previous request to send healing to the situation in Haiti - Thank You. While progress is being made, and people are receiving help, the situation for many continues to be desperate. In order to focus even more healing I've schedule this group healing event. The intention is to send Reiki in a similar way that Reiki is sent for the world peace meditations - sending at the above time in your time zone. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. By sending Reiki together as a group our hearts will join together and our efforts will be more effective.
Please print this page and use it to send Reiki healing by simply hold it in your hands and using the distant symbol and any other Reiki symbols you're guided to use. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. If the 4pm time doesn't work, send Reiki any time you can.
May all those who were adversely affected by the earthquake in Haiti be deeply healed and guided to the resources and help they need. May all those providing aid including food, water, medical care and shelter and those involved in rebuilding the infrastructure be filled with the love, strength, perseverance and organizational skills needed to fulfill their purpose.
Please forward this email to all your Reiki Friends.
Thanks for helping.
Sincerely,
William Lee Rand
The International Center for Reiki Training
Sunday, January 24 at 4pm
(In your time zone)
If you responded to the previous request to send healing to the situation in Haiti - Thank You. While progress is being made, and people are receiving help, the situation for many continues to be desperate. In order to focus even more healing I've schedule this group healing event. The intention is to send Reiki in a similar way that Reiki is sent for the world peace meditations - sending at the above time in your time zone. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. By sending Reiki together as a group our hearts will join together and our efforts will be more effective.
Please print this page and use it to send Reiki healing by simply hold it in your hands and using the distant symbol and any other Reiki symbols you're guided to use. Please send Reiki for 15 minutes or longer. If the 4pm time doesn't work, send Reiki any time you can.
May all those who were adversely affected by the earthquake in Haiti be deeply healed and guided to the resources and help they need. May all those providing aid including food, water, medical care and shelter and those involved in rebuilding the infrastructure be filled with the love, strength, perseverance and organizational skills needed to fulfill their purpose.
Please forward this email to all your Reiki Friends.
Thanks for helping.
Sincerely,
William Lee Rand
The International Center for Reiki Training
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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