Monthly Archives: June 2017

Working with Uncomfortable Physical Sensations

Posted on June 22, 2017 by jenny

The situation: I bought a car for my friend Eleanor, because the one she was driving has bad brakes that may go anytime.  I am also in the final stages of applying to Kendal, a retirement community that will provide … Continue reading →

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Grandmother Patches

Posted on June 10, 2017 by jenny

We were going to do a “Grandmother Ceremony” at Neskaya in May.  One of our dancer/teachers was going to be 70 this May, so she spent a lot of time putting together the event.  Alas, two of the four of … Continue reading →

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Being Present to the Beauty of Nature

Posted on June 7, 2017 by jenny

For a long time, because of trying to heal PTSD, and opening up all the pain I have been dissociated from, I was unable to enjoy the beauty of Nature as I had when I was younger.  Things are changing. … Continue reading →

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My Life is Worthwhile

Posted on June 4, 2017 by jenny

Feeling pretty good this morning.  (!)  I think it’s from the realization that my life, just as it is, is worthwhile.  It’s hard, but I don’t mind hard if I’m doing something meaningful.  A job worth doing.  Before doing the … Continue reading →

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