Light

Light

The centioles in our cells are attracted to light. They produce light and attract light. Food that is fresh and unprocessed contain light.

In the wintertime- at least in NYC, we are starved of light as it’s too cold to sit and get a vitamin D fix. It’s more than just vitamin D- light is life essence. It’s what marks us zing.

I always used to say that I am a solar panel. I still feel that. I know that if I don’t have enough exposure to light it gets me down. I guess that’s why snowboarding on the winter is such a good idea!

Everything is light. Not really the kind we see, but the light that is everywhere creating the interconnectivity of everything. If I take a moment to imagine light filling my cells, I can feel them being energized. I don’t know why I don’t do that more. It’s all choice, but sometimes it’s like the emotions prevent me from connecting to this powerful supportive and all embracing energy. Hmmm. Today I am choosing to connect to that light and feel it rushing through my being. Just writing this, I can feel it getting stronger. I feel it vibrating and zinging through my viens. I know it’s going to be a good day. Choose the light! :-) *^#*=~<_+*

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Stuck in my leg warmers

I write things down when I’m in ballet class. Things seem to come together and flow for me at those times especially when I can be clear in my imagery. Today was not so clear actually. As I ‘retired’ (I don’t know how to put a little ‘hat’ over the e to make it a french ballet move), I got stuck in my leg warmers! It was quite funny, although no one else really noticed!

I was feeling a lot of fear in my belly today. As I brought my attention into my body, and really started to observe, it was kinda scary how little I was breathing. When we don’t want to feel the emotions inside of us, often we will hold our breath so we don’t have to feel the uncomfortable-ness of it all. As I told myself it’s ok to feel it, there was a little voice that said ‘No! I don’t want to…” but, as I softened into the feeling it started to open up and melt away.

I remember one class with Eric Franklin when he was talking about being in the present moment. I’ve heard this many times, but for some reason, this time really stands out in my memory. He said, if you are really present- not in the past, or the future, then you really have nothing to be afraid of, and fear doesn’t exist. If you are worrying about what is going to happen, or reliving past memories, then this creates the fear. When we are really present, there aren’t really any thoughts- it’s just more of a feeling, an awareness. 

I was remembering this today, as I was really NOT experiencing it! I noticed myself not believing, and not being present. With that came many old voices and feelings that I haven’t experienced in a long time. This time was different though, as I was able to observe myself not being present! So, I know that things have changed! Being ok with not being ok can be very challenging. Being kind to yourself when you feel like poo is definitely not easy.

Those times to observe the moments of non-connection are such an important part of growing, even though they feel like you’ve slid backwards. I know that the growth I get from days like these helps me to be stronger every day. It’s like snowboarding in a white out on ice and mogals- it really challenges you, so that when you get a clear day with powder, you are so much better, and you know you can handle anything!

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Book enquiry

hello laura

this is mr john smithers – i’ve heard you have a book coming
out and i would like to place an order for a 100,000 copies
immediately.

i’m not entirely sure what the book is about but i really don’t
mind as your blog is so nice and it makes me happy.

thanks
Mr J. Smithers
CEO Smithercorp

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It’s all about believing really hard!

Belief. Thank you Simon. You remind me of that! SImon says “when you learn to play drums you just have to believe hard enough. I know that I have all the muscles and tendons in my arms to do i, and I just have to get my brain to co-ordinate it all. And if I believe strong enough, then there it is!” 

“Brilliant.” That’s what I say. Often I’m really good at believing, and sometimes, I fall off into doubt. 

That’s all life is… a belief. I know that when I dance, if I can see it clearly then I know it will happen that way. If it’s all fuzzy, then that’s how my reality will become. SO, in life it’s the same- see it really clearly, and believe, and then that’s what will have to happen. SImple! Like snowboarding too… as soon as you allow yourself to doubt or feel the fear, your wobble, or eat snow!

It’s not always easy to believe. It is simple. But not always easy…

The other cool thing about talking to Simon is that he paints these vivid pictures where you can see it all happening. As he utters the words, the pieces of the story come together and form a clear reality that you can simply step straight into. Having someone else observe that reality and hold space for you, is really special. We all need someone who can do that. 

That is what I am bringing together at the BodyTalk Space, and among my friends. To bring that support, and clarity, where we can all see it, believe it, and therefor it makes stepping into it oh so much more easeful. I want to really see everyone’s unique talents, as they see mine, and support that process of developing and expressing them. 

When you do BodyTalk, you need others around you who also see the new reality, or else, it’s easy to fall back into the rutt of life as seen by people who believe in being sick. If you can help someone to believe… if you can insight the possibilities of change and potential, if you can hold that space… then it can happen. 

Let’s all start doing that for ourselves and each other.

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New York calls Bali and Brighton

This is my family! All over the world. Bali was 10.30pm, Brighton 2.30pm and New York 9.30am.

David says “I don’t feel so good. I have a bad cough”

Babs and I do BodyTalk… we all chat.

“Are you feeling any better?” “You just had some BodyTalk.” 

“Does that come with ichat!??”

I love that I can be in the same room as my wonderful parents without being in the same country! It’s the magic of this internet world. The interconnectivity and communication is more and more apparent each day.  

BodyTalk over the airwaves is  undeniably inspiring- to really feel that connection and support that we can offer our friends and family even when we are not close by in space is so empowering. It seems that we have forgotten the power of prayer and sending good wishes, but, for me at least, this is turning around. 

If you are interested in finding out more about distance BodyTalk sessions, please comment, or email me.

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Climbing up a mountain

Climbing this mountain was probably one of the most exhausting, physically challenging things I have ever done. It was cold and windy, despite being incredibly beautiful. Weighted down with my snowboard strapped to my back, a ton of boarding attire and a theraband tied around me, I felt like I was hauling my out of an impossible situation. I forget how much I can take and achieve sometimes. I look at the mountain, and go “No Way!” “That’s impossible, and crazy, and is t really worth it anyway!?” Why push through it, and push the boundries? I wonder sometimes… When things seem bigger than me, and I forget that it’s all perspective. But even with perspective, sometimes it is just a long hard slog~ but it can be fun.

This hike took about 90 minutes. I walked, hiked, prayed, BodyTalked, crawled and collapsed a few times with my face in the snow. The hike started behind where I am taking this picture, so it was already about 20 minutes at this point. It’s a good job I live on a 5th floor of a walk up and am really too used to carrying stuff up and down my stairs! It then goes all the way to the top of where you can see and along the ridge on the left. 

At the top, the wind was blowing and narly. There were a few times when I was like “Is this worth it? What am I doing this for? I can’t go any further cos my legs are going to die!!” But, somehow I pushed on. I feel so alone walking up this mountain. No one can help, and everyone has to just take care of themselves. The skiers who have been hiking this ridge for months stride on by, and I’m just on my second day on the mountain! Shhheeeeecsh. 

We reached the summit, and the wind was piercing. My legs were officially jelly (jello). The view is incredible. Nothing but mountains, air, trees, clouds, space and expansiveness. To be one with the mountain, and to remember that we are all part of this same unit. I forget that, and look at the separateness. 

Strapping. Get on my feet. Fall over. Try again…. and then GO… boarding through 10 inches of fresh powder for all of about 2 minutes was the reward that I for the hike! Crazy but incredible. There is nothing like surfing through the soft clouds of perfect snowflakes. Each individual, perfect snowflake holds in it the information for the whole sea of snow. It’s like letting out a long breath with no interruptions. No resistances. No looking or going back, just forward. Into a new place, a new moment, a new state. No longer do my legs want to collapse in quite the same way.. now I am flying through the air. Wow.

I guess this means I have to keep on keeping on always, right? Maybe a few moment of collapse in there.

There can be no time for fear or resistance. Just keep the goal in focus. Right. Good to hear that. Thank you

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Burnt toast and sunflowers

Take a deep breath and let it flow. Right. I know that… sometimes! Today has been many reminders again and again to give it up and let it flow. Did I clean my teeth??? I think not. Hang on, gotta do that.

Ahh better.

Moving always stresses me out somewhat. Today was somewhat more. It felt like my brain had detached itself from my body and was playing funny tricks on me. I kept burning the toast. Seems to be a bit of a theme for me! I didn’t know why the kitchen was so smokey. I have a new great friend who lives downstairs, and we have tea and toast when I don’t burn it- She witnessed my spaz-out this morning! Thank goodness for BodyTalk. In the past I’d’ve been seriously doomed for a good few days in that state, but instead I seemed to be able to just roll with it and make more toast and not take the huge things too seriously. Even though they are very serious! :-)

I have to remember that what you imagine is what you create, and so I imagined peaceful flow and that’s what I got! After I lugged my rdiculously heavy bags down the million flights of stairs, I got to do some awesome Bodytalk sessions. Such rewarding, fun inspiring -ness.

My eight year old client today said that I need to paint sunflowers in the BodyTalk Space. I think she might be right!

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Back from the mountains

What a week. It’s taken me a while to get by brain back in gear, but it’s rejigging and alligning.

I don’t know what to write about first really. I’ve had a bit of a writing block since I got back- and now it’s lifted and I don’t know where to start!

I’ve decided that I’m going to start writing a book of this journey and experiences, and sessions. The sessions I did today were like reading a beautifully illustrated book where it keeps you enthrauled and wanting to see how all the parts go together. As the story unfolds it’s magnificent to realize that I am really just refund this story that has all ready been writen and orchestated with dynamism, flow, excitement and enchantment. I love it!

New Mexico was like a long BodyTalk session that seemed to unveil the pieces each day. As each piece unfolds it illuminates the perfection and beauty of the piece it followed. “Oh that’s why…” and “now I see..”

More on all of that soon…

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Tap out your cortices every day!

I am going to write more about the wonders of balancing the cortices… for now I am starting with this little video to remind you how to do it. These past 2 days I have been making sure that everyone knows how to balance their cortices, and I’m putting this video up to make sure you have a reference. It’s not the best video in the world- I’m still getting used to seeing myself on camera, and my mom says that I need to wear a different shirt! It was an impromptu recording, and I figured that I should get something up! I will do another one soon… enough excuses… here it is! Enjoy, and tap out your cortices!

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Santa Fe magic

Santa Fe is a magical place. The air, the light, the mountains… I had a wonderful day of sessions today again. It feels like sessions happen more easily here as there’s not so much static in the air. Hmm. 

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New left brain

It’s not so much that I feel like I have more left brain now- it just feels clearer and like I can trust it way more! Those left brain things feel easier. John did a number on my brain on Sunday! I don’t know if my post actually published. It was crazy, I could feel my left brain buzzing and warm!

Off to ballet now. Horaay.

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Left brain action

It’s incredible how my body and health have changed since I started doing BodyTalk. As well as how my perceptions have opened up. What I can tune into and feel is so much more expansive than I could have imagined before. And I guess that will continue to happen and I won’t recognize myself in another few months!?

I have a hole in the thumb of my glove which means I can write with my thumb on my iPhone without having to take my gloves off!

So I had my session from John today and my brain is still buzzing from it! He had to awaken the antenas in my left brain! So this time next week, my left brain will be able to receive as much info as my right brain! Funny. I just worked a shift at the coop and I had to count stuff! My math hasn’t improved yet.

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