sunday morning blessing.

he suggested we feel how we protect ourselves.
he suggested we feel our heart and how we shield it from hurt and pain.

and after some time.. he suggested we feel how it is
to let that go
shed it, drop it, be open.

life force, love of being, stronger than our thoughts of pain.
keeps us going, breaks us open and releases the cramp of protection.

be like a seed in spring. and let what is new
quiver in the fresh breeze.

(seed case falls from sprout)

with love, lauren

posted by lauren cottrell january 23rd 2012

dancing with a group of so cal dance freaks, enthusiasts, lovers

who appreciate getting into an open space with a few others,
putting on some music
and going for an explore,
where it is suggested that each breath, each breath, is a new, a new moment.
 
where it is suggested that we find the hem of our robe of gratitude,
put it on and dance. Let the arms fly and the sleeves dance in the wind.
 
where it is suggested that we take off our robe and look within for our gratitude, sink into it and follow wherever it leads.
 
where it is suggested to breath, and not forget to breath, and be aware of our gratitude for breathing.
 
his voice quietly dances over the music that rocks and waves and shimmies and hums,
he suggests ways of being, not the placement of the foot.
he suggests but does not demand attention or action.
 
in an open space with a few others
sunday morning wakes up.

thanks michael, and everyone

posted by lauren cottrell august 31st 2011