The Rukus are ritual bows performed at the end of a morning exercise. The practice was introduced by J.G. Bennett, which he modeled after the Islamic ruku. They are the expression of an internal action. I was introduced to the Rukus in 1972 at Bennett’s school in Sherborne, England. Bennett spoke Turkish and like Gurdjieff … Read more
How can I help? “How can I help?” Is what I wish my husband would ask around mealtimes. The thing is, I need to ask that question of myself. Not about dinner, but about other kinds of food. Food that feeds something greater. Greater in myself and greater than myself. Connected to this question around … Read more
“Mind the gap,” is an automated announcement made in British subways when a train’s doors open. The first time I heard it (and thereafter) it tickled my funny bone. Hearing this proper British voice reminding us (clueless?) passengers to be mindful as we stepped from the platform onto the train, just seemed funny. I had … Read more
I am speaking of blending an emotional feeling with a separate physical sensation. Recently, I have realized that I’ve never given real attention to nor fully practiced the art of blending. In fact, I kind of skipped over practicing blending as such. I practiced sensation in the early days until I could call it up … 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