More Riffs on Improvisation
Last night, after reading and writing about improvisation, Quester and I listened to a public radio program called On Being, with guest Bobby McFerrin (you can listen here if you wish). He spoke about improvisation too, and connected free-form singing with being connected to your spirit. I think any form of creativity applies here, not […]
Starcat’s Favorites: Improvisation
It’s been a busy week once again, but this time filled with a new variety of things. Dryst finished up his soccer season on Wednesday. He’s signed up for winter soccer, but that’s only once a week, which cuts way down on the driving. We’re quite busy with Dark Follies right now; playing gigs, promoting […]
The Elements: In Conclusion
I just recently realized that I hadn’t completed my series on the elements, begun two years ago. The members of our Elements Study Group got busy with families, work, and other projects, and we haven’t yet returned to our final Water session. Yet I’ve had plenty of time to work with Water on my own, […]
The Elements, Part 4: Water
The element of Water nourishes us, body and soul. Life on this planet began in and emerged from the deep, mysterious waters of Mother Ocean. The never-ending cycle of water is visible to us as lakes and rivers, clouds and raindrops, sweat and tears. Water resides in the West, and its time is autumn and […]
Is It Enough?
Do you have anyone in your life who judges you and causes you to feel like you’re never enough? Maybe it’s even a family member, someone you love and care about deeply. I had this experience recently. I feel I’ve been working hard and being of service to various people in my family and community. […]
Dancing My Yoga
I fall in and out of love with my practice of yoga. In a bigger picture way, where yoga encompasses the art of living in connection, I practice often. Yet I’m talking here about the “on the mat” part of yoga, the physical poses (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama). It’s not usually one of my […]
Starcat’s Favorites: Following the Call
Hey folks! I hope your week has been fun, or at least interesting (which reminds me of the old curse, or perhaps blessing, “may you live in interesting times,” heh). After a lull in my dream-time activity, this week has been chock-full of meaningful dreams. First I was pregnant (yeah, I’m 43 and my kids […]
Starcat’s Favorites: Just Keep Dancing
After a very busy and emotional couple of weeks (see my last post for more details), I had a very magickal weekend. Friday night we attended a kirtan at Portland Yoga Studio at the invitation of my friend Jenn. BlackLion and I joined the musicians and had fun drumming as well as singing. Saturday was […]