The Gurdjieff Conference in Cambridge as a modern-day Babylon became my overriding impression of the event. Granted, I was initially piqued that Cynthia Bourgeault and Joseph Azize were on the podium with top foundation members like Roger Lipsey and Alexandre de Salzmann. What I found, right from the initial reception Wednesday evening, was an openness … Read more
I’d forgotten about returning over Labor Day weekend. That might have been why going through customs at LaGuardia in New York provided such vivid impressions of Americans. One woman, who’s orange-red hair, red lipstick, clunky jewelry, tons of luggage, and a voice as big as she was, seemed to epitomize who we were as a … Read more
Coming home was the feeling that emerged for me in pondering last month’s event marking Claymont’s 50-year existence. Not a coming home only for those who have been away. But also, for those of us who never left or who returned years ago. Some who came may have aged beyond recognition, but people still recognized … Read more
Claymont’s 50th Event took place October 16 to 20th, 2024. Was it a Reunion, a Work Weekend, a Conference? Many had voiced opinions beforehand. Some wanted a party, some a work weekend. Others wished to discuss the future of Claymont while many reminded us of the past. “We needed to honor our teachers.” “We needed … Read more
I am riding a river of thought, emotion, and activity. The night Hurricane Helene struck Asheville, where our children and four grandchildren live, I was preparing to leave for a cruise up the Danube. A trip that had been planned one year ago with my husband’s three brothers and their spouses. Our daughter was at … Read more
I’d like to say more on choice regarding my inner process of lining up a three-centered experience. A Choice Presented Several weeks ago, an old and dear friend expressed the desire for me to be with her in the hospital following an operation. Partly to defray the burden on her husband, but also because she … Read more
Here’s how I make a three centered choice, where everything falls into place. First, the Head First, I need to connect with my head. Choice may come as an idea I’ve generated, or perhaps from outside of myself. Either way, I’ll need to weigh and consider it. I have a friend who’s going into the … Read more
“May my thoughts be full of Peace and Thanksgiving” is how I begin my writing prayer. I consider this blessing among the three that I ask for before sitting down to write my blog. Today as I sat with this first gift, feeling the peace that thankfulness brings, I took a moment to look more … Read more
What I know about triads and energies is from observing myself. Last week I was feeling a call to action. My Aunt Rae, bless her 90-something year old soul, read my blog and commented, “You referenced triad a number of times. I’m not sensing the composition of a triad or where it exists for you. … Read more
Unlike last week, I’m feeling called to action. Michelle Obama’s speech at the DNC awakened it. A shift within the flow of Claymont’s 50th planning committee spoke of it. Where last week I felt confused, this week a clarity is emerging. Don’t get me wrong. The difference between charging ahead on my own and seeing … Read more