Monthly Archives: May 2011

Guidance

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Dear Guides & Guardian Spirits, I’m feeling sad & scared & confused.  Please help me. Dear Jenny, one day at a time.  Going to a retreat with Jack Kornfield is good, it will help strengthen your … Continue reading →

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Ask Us Who We Are

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jenny

Went to St. Johnsbury to see Bess O’Brien’s latest documentary Ask Us Who We Are.  It’s about foster kids and foster families.  Powerful.  Painful.  Kids crying out “How could she not love me?” Wrongful stereotypes — like it’s the kid … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Yesterday, with Caryn, I talked about Obama “We elected him!” and she asked how that “we” felt in my body.  It was hard to say.  I felt strengthened, held upright — warmer — it was a … Continue reading →

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Good Dancing

Posted on May 6, 2011 by jenny

(Written in November 2008) Good group for dancing last night.  I went through the jukebox & wrote down dances we haven’t done in a while.  I picked a few of them & also asked for requests.  Surprised myself by doing … Continue reading →

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Cranky & Irritable

Posted on May 5, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Feeling cranky and irritable.  I felt this way yesterday and Sunday too.  Bored.  Dissatisfied.  What’s that like in my body?  Slight tension, slight discomfort.  Hard to get a handle on.  Not as clear as fear or … Continue reading →

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Kornfield on Activism

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Reading Jack Kornfield yesterday I came across a passage on Activism, and the need for sanctuaries where activists can rest and renew.  I found it very validating.  He writes about Quaker friends who were working as … Continue reading →

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Soul Retrieval

Posted on May 3, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Last night was lovely.  This is the third session of Laura Shannon’s Training in Women’s Ritual Dances.  So good to see all those women again and to dance our dances.  I sat out part of the … Continue reading →

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Somatic Experiencing

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Yesterday I had some times of being completely relaxed, feeling my whole body sinking down.  It felt wonderful.  At the moment, I feel that fullness in the chest and it keeps me from that complete relaxing.  … Continue reading →

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Beltane Celebration

Posted on May 1, 2011 by jenny

Four of us from Neskaya went down to the Abbie Greenleaf Library in Franconia for the annual winding of the Maypole.  Sponsored by the library, each year a group of little girls get all dressed up in spring colors and … Continue reading →

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