I live my life in growing orbits
Which move out over the things of the world.
I do not know if I can achieve the last,
But that will be my attempt.
I am circling around God, around the ancient tower
And I have been circling for a thousand years.
And I still don’t know if I am a falcon, or a storm
Or a great song.
Rainer Maria Rilke
The wonder, the work and the joy of moving my point of view around and around, below and above, inside out and beyond, just to the side, around the corner or way over there — this has been the ongoing, moment by moment stream of the day. It’s a work-out!
My brain feels stretched, even though it’s not my brain that’s doing most of the work. My eyes feel tired even though it’s not my physical vision that’s being exercised.
We’re a group of 33 Brown Belts, including three men, several people from Germany, two from India, one from Switzerland, one from Sweden, and one from the Virgin Islands. People are loving, relaxed, diligent and aware. It’s a pleasure to join with them in this practice.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Ruth // Jul 14, 2008 at 8:06 am
You are a great song!
Special greetings to the world brown belts! and blessings for all of you in this week of sacred dance in the center of Nia!
2 Sarah // Jul 14, 2008 at 8:21 am
Wow. Sounds like an incredible group!
I feel curious about all of their stories.
The threads of the Nia tapestry.
Weaving.
The sacred dance that we all do together as Nia.
I am certain
you are a great song.
3 Isabelle Alzado // Jul 14, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Moments with Nia practice untangle their mysteries and have invited you Rachael, into their temples.
With owe, wander and ease, you have entered.
Roots will grow from your feet and wings high in freedom. The universality of Nia brought this group meant to share that expansion of self at this special moment – You are siblings in the fire blood of Nia ‘s joy! Direct communication through movement – Yes, Sarah, interesting to hear their stories –
The busy,presently noisy Portland seems oblivious to this sacred transformation inside some anciant walls…
You are all of them – The falcon, the storm, the great song, for there is no separation.
Thank you for sharing with us your intimate thoughts about your process. 🙂
4 Selene Aitken // Jul 15, 2008 at 5:21 am
I love hearing of the international composition of the group. Appropriate to that theme of many perspectives.
As always, I enjoy your poetic visions, Rachael. Your body is lucky to have you,
: )
Selene
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