Patched And Loved — The Upholstery Kitten
As an expressive arts therapist, I experienced other Gestalt approaches that bring to life and dialogue with imagery, so I was expecting the 5-D work to feel somewhat familiar. Yet, I anticipated that the fully embodied 5-D work would be much more vulnerable than a Zoom dream session in which I can feel somewhat shielded by the laptop screen.
Shark vs Dolphin And The Great Sea
Overcoming our fears is no small task, dropping projections is no small task, learning to live more fully in the sensuality of our lives is no small task, for even the beautiful dolphin is at times hunted, maimed, entrapped, and made to perform in captivity.
Reflections On Sleeping And Waking Within Our Dreams
Our hearts and minds have great capacity for aliveness, but we sometimes (or often) betray ourselves with addictions, rationalizations, dissociations and willful looking away. In this sense of the word sleep, the poetic injunction, don’t go back to sleep is most powerful.Ironically, one of the greatest vehicles for waking up is our dreams.
The Remembering
We are among several generations that have been inundated with self help books and workshops, all encouraging us to make ourselves into a better version of ourselves…our best selves…our perfect selves. What if life’s journey isn’t about becoming a better version of ourselves? What if instead, through the very act of living and conditioning, we forgot who it is we are? What if we already are that which we seek, someone precious and eternal?
Gaze And Presence
Our dreams seem to know us down to our depths. So often they are shining a light on our true selves and inviting this deeper part of us to be alive in the world. They also show us clearly what gets in the way of this. What is it like to be seen with such clarity and openness, with eyes of compassion?