Last workshop with KJ. Our last activity took us outside to groups. We took turns elevating a person, floating them from one spot to another. Before lift off they ask a question. When put down they may have an answer. The support of the group helps float us from one moment to the next and share energy.
How do I perform in a way that nourishes me? - Cindy
How do I feel this good in New York? - Anne
Where do I put my inhibitions?- me
While being carried I looked up in to a tree. A view I personally love, I have before seen while moving. A moment we don't often feel is being let down on to the earth. It is so solid.
Philosophy for meeting resistance, a metaphor for change:
KJ noted an interesting perspective on spirals. When sitting with both legs bent making triangles, one behind you and one in front, it is a spiral. Turning against the front legs meets resistance. The more you try, the harder it gets. Turning the other direction is easy and comfortable. Trying to change from what's comfortable gets you more and more disoriented. To turn in the direction giving you resistance you must change your position entirely. Switch legs. Then the resisting side is now accessible.
Afternoon & Evening:
Terre, Nyx, Elise, Kiori and I tried our scores at the river! We filmed them and viewed them after dinner. A wonderful afternoon of swimming, floating over very mini rapids and trusting the gentle current to carry us into calm, clear pools. This was a great lesson in how to edit scores and prepare for documentation, and knowing how much time it takes to set up the equipment to document. As soon as we began my score I realized what I would have added and taken out, and mentioned to the group to guide the experience towards the intention. Conclusion: I love writing scores. It's a combination of creativity and structure that is as simple or complex as you make it, and is action oriented, not just talk or photographs of action. This group of women I have grown closest too this week are inspiring and give equal energy to our little research project. It feels amazing to work on something each group member is equally confident and excited about.
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