This week I watched Paris is Burning, a 1990 documentary film about people who find themselves in the margins of society and create a world where they can belong. The film drags at time, pun intended, but overall, it’s a remarkable storytelling piece that humanizes and poses (another pun) lots of questions. The film ends… Continue reading Shooting Our Arrows
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The Blessing of Uncertainty
It’s not clear to me how I came to this understanding that what I’m doing in the classroom is working on myself, but it’s a realization that happened early in my work. Writing this last sentence is an admission of sorts. I don’t know how many of my fellow teachers see it or experience teaching… Continue reading The Blessing of Uncertainty
Love Guides
As we left Gainesville this morning, we could not help but realize that wherever we are, we are given an abundance of guidance, reminding us not to fear, to trust, and to act with confidence, strength of conviction, and love. Love guides and marks the path, even when the path is only one step, unclear,… Continue reading Love Guides
Points of Grace and Strength
It’s been six weeks since my bicycle accident. Thankfully, my recovery is coming along well. I woke up today noticing that my nerve pain to my hand has diminished some. The small shift reminded me that nothing ever stays the same. We live in a world of constant change. As silly as it sounds, the… Continue reading Points of Grace and Strength
With Intention
We are on this planet for a short time. What kind of impact do we want to have? Everyday is an opportunity. Can we walk in such a way that our love can serve as a signpost to those who come after us? Live with intention. via Instagram https://ift.tt/2JRyvrx
Flower Power
Slowing down and paying attention opens up the world around us. Take time to practice being present. Smile. via Instagram https://ift.tt/2t6C42q
Keep to the Simple
“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.” -Tao The Ching View on Instagram https://ift.tt/2HMtUSs
Yoga after Bicycle Accident
I led my first yoga practice at the Dice House last night. Four weeks after the accident, I found myself back in our neighborhood yoga community surrounded by friends and neighbors and a whole lot of love. As I started the class, my heart filled with gratitude. What an incredible privilege it is to practice.… Continue reading Yoga after Bicycle Accident
Permission to Rest
Giving ourselves permission to rest, to settle in, quiet the mind–the essence of practice. Will you find time today to stop and be? via Instagram https://ift.tt/2HrqMek