Luke: Lets explore Ram Dass’ playful “Oh…” response as a practice of noticing rather than judging. I think we can all relate to the experience of getting caught in worry, replaying an awkward conversation from three years ago, convincing ourselves we suck at something we’re actually pretty good at, or taking our thoughts waaaaay too seriously. … Continued
Luke: Rooted in neuroscience and widely used by athletes and performers to build coordination, confidence, and focus, ‘mental imagery’, or ‘motor imagery’ activates the brain’s motor networks through imagined movement. But more deeply, it offers a pathway to ‘freedom’ly explore movement beyond the physical. Together we’ll create space to move in the mind, to rehearse, to … Continued
Luke: I think we can all relate to the hustle of life, the myriad to-do list. How about the frenetic flipping between shared Google documents, multiple email inboxes, and social media platforms while on a video call? yup. Our attention pulled in so many social and professional directions, on and off the screen, wearing our many different … Continued
Luke: When I think about this month’s theme I’m reminded of my time in the hospital following my spinal cord injury. A friend came to visit me and brought an article to share about some medical studies that were underway touting advancements in spinal cord research. The articles boasted a 4 year timeline to develop … Continued
Luke: For me, I experience a feeling of openness and expansion when I choose ‘and’ instead of ‘but’. By choosing ‘and’ I move towards accepting multiple realities instead of denying or avoiding them. Together, let’s explore our ‘but’s’!