"On Embodiment & Evolution"
The way he treats his body, you'd think he was renting.
- Robert Brault
 Dear Friends,
Back
in the 70's I went for my first Rolfing session (a deep tissue form of
massage - or body torture - depending on your perspective) created by
Ida Rolf. After several sessions my Rolfer said to me, "Michael, you're
the only person I've ever worked on who doesn't realize he has a body."
Those were the days of non-stop coffee, cigarettes and frenetic
activity (well, stopping 1 out of 3 is not bad). Now, almost 4 decades
later I realize how accurate his assessment was. My mind had bypassed
my body, which had simply become a means of transportation for my head.
While I have slowed down, I still have those days.
Like
today, which started out all wrong! Noisy people, irritating events,
feeling angry and anxious -- nothing seemed to be working and I kept
getting more and more grouchy. I wanted to complain, blame or bite
someone's head off, but knew that would only make things worse. I
noticed that my body was tense and my breathing shallow. Perhaps, I
could find some relief by going to the body. What would happen if I
turned my attention to my breath, body awareness and movement?
Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness,
which unites your body to your thoughts.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Read the entire letter from Michael here
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*Changes to Nevada City Dance Schedule / 2 Sunday Sweat Your Prayers
For some time we have been turning people away from our Sunday Sweat
Your Prayers. After hearing your thoughts on the matter I have decided
to try a 3-month trial of holding 2 weekly Sunday Sweats.
Starting October 3rd we will have an 8:30am and 10:30am Sunday gathering.
Each will start with a stillness meditation 15 minutes prior to class.
The first class will be a quieter, more spacious meditation (not
without going through all the rhythms though) the second will be our
regular full on, let it all go kind of dance and social connection. For
those hearty dancers, you are welcome to do both. Also, for this
3-month period only we will offer an additional discount to those who
buy 90-day dance cards. Instead of 5 dances for $60 we will offer you
6. For people who pay the door price of $15 you will be able to do the
second dance for only $10 for a total of $25.
I hope that this will help to reduce the crowds while providing a
quieter and more spacious dance floor for those of you in the earlier
class.
Please
join us for a magical, shamanic journey where we move with intimacy and
awareness into the innermost truth of that which never dies. As the
exponential effects of our collective ways of living on earth are felt
more and more acutely, growing awareness and courageous participation
become essential to restore balance to life on this precious little
planet. The fear of death is the mother fear of all fears (also known
as survival fears), and to recognize the eternal through the timeless
dimensions of love is the antidote to so much that ails us. Please join
us during these hallowed (lit. means to honor as holy) days and nights.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at maniko@templeofsong.com. Hope to see you soon!
Wishing you love and happiness, now. ~ Maniko
A Voice for All Souls
- Date: October 31 - November 1st
- Teacher: Maniko Dru Dadigan with DJ Divine
- Where: Odd Fellows Hall, 212 Spring St., Nevada City
- Cost: $275 early reg. until 10/11, then $320
- Contact Info: Michael Stone 530-477-7757
- Time: Saturday 10:30am-6pm, Sunday 1-6pm
By way of love, by way of attunement, by way of connection with the
undying spirit that lives and breathes and moves in all that is,
past/present/future, this weekend is devoted to venturing further into
the experience and meeting with the visible and invisible worlds -
dissolving the veils that appear to separate us. Through dance
invocations, tonal incantations, through song, writing and full-bodied
prayer we will cross over again and again - offering our bodies and
voices as vehicles to honor our dead ancestors and our awakened mystics
as we journey all the way to communion with 'that which never dies'.
More info. and to register: http://welloflight.com/archives/525
 New Podcasts
 Bill Plotkin: Nature and the Human Soul
Bill Plotkin, PhD, is a depth psychologist, wilderness rites guide, and
ecotherapist. As the founder of Colorado's Animas Valley Institute, he
has, since 1981, guided thousands of people through nature-based
initiatory passages He is the author of Soulcraft: Crossing into the
Mysteries of Nature and Psyche (New World Library, 2003) and Nature and
the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented
World (New World Library, 2008). www.natureandthehumansoul.com
 Gary Zukav and Linda Francis: Making Your Life Count
Gary Zukav is a Harvard graduate, Vietnam Veteran, Green Beret,
recovering person, spiritual wayfarer, and a favorite guest on Oprah.
Gary Zukav is the author of The Dancing Wu Li Masters, The Seat of the
Soul and most recently Soul Stories. He and his partner Linda Francis
will be joining us to talk about expressing our soul into the world. garyzukav.wwwhubs.com
 Jean Houston: Creating your own story
Dr. Jean Houston, scholar, philosopher and researcher in human
capacities, is one of the foremost visionary thinkers and doers of our
time, one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement. A
powerful and dynamic speaker, she holds conferences and seminars with
social leaders, educational institutions and business organizations
worldwide. She has written 26 books and is the founder of The Mystery
School which is dedicated to training people in recognizing and
remembering the great mystery that dwells within each of us. www.jeanhouston.org
 Gail Larsen: If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story
Gail Larsen is a communications coach, speaker and workshop leader,
group facilitator, and an award-winning entrepreneur. She founded Real
Speaking in 1991 to support her clients in mining the deep well of
their life experience and self-expression to become powerful platform
speakers. www.realspeaking.net
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Upcoming Shows on Conversations
October 6th, Tina Stanley & Ed Bastian: Living Fully, Dying Well
Tina Staley, MSW, is a clinical social worker and Cancer Guide with
Duke University Medical Center and provides supportive self-guidance to
cancer patients and their families for an enhanced quality of life
through multi-dimensional care needs and courses of treatment. She
helps to address concerns and feelings raised by a diagnosis of cancer.
Edward W. Bastian, Ph.D., is a Buddhist scholar and teacher and was
executive producer for a series of award-winning BBC and PBS programs
about religion and three films about Tibetan Buddhism for the National
Endowment for the Humanities. He taught classes about world religion
and directed the biodiversity program at the Smithsonian Institution.
He is president of the Spiritual Paths Foundation. link for more
October 13th, David Crow: Herbal Medicine and Spirituality
David
Crow is one of the worldís foremost experts and leading speakers in the
field of botanical medicine, natural health and ecological
sustainability. He is a master herbalist, aromatherapist and
acupuncturist with over 20 years experience and is an expert in the
Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems. He is a renowned author and the
founding director of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures.
link for more
October 20, David Whyte: The Three Marriages (a special KVMR Membership Drive show)
David
Whyte, Poet, Author, Lecturer holds a degree in Marine Zoology and has
traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist
guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural
history expeditions in the Andes, the Amazon and the Himalaya. He
brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures and workshops.
link for more
October 27, Shantimayi: Spiritual Inspiration
ShantiMayi is a rare being. She is the only westerner, as well as the
only woman ever to carry the grace of her lineage of exceptional Indian
sages around the entire world. In her talks are forums of inspiration
people have an opportunity to address the concerns, questions and
discoveries that people bring to this precious time. ShantiMayi
inspires us to enliven the wonderful potential within us all. link for more
November 3rd, Mariana Caplan: Cultivating Discernment on the Spiritual Path
Mariana
is an author, anthropologist, and psychologist with a Ph.D. in
Contemporary Spirituality. She attributes the majority of her education
and inspiration to years of research and practice in the world's great
mystical traditions, and to studying, living, and adventuring in
villages in India, Central and South America, and Europe. Her sole
passion is a love of Truth and transformation. link for more
November 10th, Patt Lind-Kyle: Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain
Pat
is a teacher, consultant, and innovator in the use of brain/mind
research to teach people meditation and mental tools for transforming
their lives and communities. She has a passion to question, explore,
research and then create programs and methods that enhance the lives of
others. link for more
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Poetry Corner
Infinite Incandescence
One day the sun admitted,
I am just a shadow.
I wish I could show you the Infinite Incandescence
that has cast my brilliant image!
I wish I could show you,
when you are lonely or in darkness,
the Astonishing Light of your own Being!
-- Hafiz
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Well of Light Seva Team
Seva
is selfless service to a cause you believe will benefit others. It is
the willingness to perform any task for a greater cause without
prospect of recognition or reward.
Well
of Light has many opportunities to serve our community. If you would
like to participate on the Well of Light Seva Team please call Michael
Stone @ 530.477.7757 or email michael@welloflight.com
"I
don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only
ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and
found how to serve."
- Albert Schweitzer
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