e-volved living

I found The Complete Illustrated guide to Shiatsu : The Japanese Healing Art of Touch for Health and Fitnessat the library, plan to purchase it and practice the techniques, and would also like to receive some treatment eventually.  Despite the outdated outfits of practitioner (the author, Elaine Liechti) and patients, it’s a surprisingly useful book.  [...]

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While writing yesterday’s post, on Persistence, I was also reading Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition.  It’s a hefty book – something I’ve looked at in friend’s kitchens; definitely worth adding to the nutrition/healing reference section.  One thing I enjoy about it, after having just skimmed the surface, is a recognition of [...]

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One of the key components of being successful is persistence.  I picked up Do It! Let’s Get Off Our Buts at A & M’s casa and found a lot of good advice, including a reminder that persistence is a necessary ingredient in living the life of our dreams. You can be talented and intelligent, but [...]

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“Just do the practice and all is coming.” I read this twice recently. The second time was when I opened up Fully Fertile, re-reading as a refresher. I’ve been back through all the Reiki guidance from Chikara-Reiki-Do earlier and can’t find it there, but I know I saw it earlier; that’s what [...]

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Rumi wrote:
When the time comes for the embryo to
receive the spirit of life,
At that time the sun begins to help.
This embryo is brought into movement, for
the sun quickens it with spirit.
From the other stars this embryo received
only an impression, until the sun shone
upon it.
How did it become connected with the
shining sun in the womb?
By ways [...]

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I’m doing some research on the Joseph Campbell Foundation and grants offered by the Opus Archives and Research Center.  I’m reading Cambell’s bio and notice that in 1953 he was “appointed President of the Creative Film Foundation.”  I do a google search on “Creative Film Foundation” and haven’t found it yet, but came across the [...]

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This photo will make sense when you get to the final paragraph.
The more I tune in to current reality, the more I show up and pay attention, the more I am Now Here, the more synchronicities I have the pleasure of experiencing. Each occurrence is a sign that I am in harmony with the [...]

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I had a great talk with Norma Jean last night.  Ah – girl time!  It is such a treat (and too rare these days) to really connect with someone, to have their thoughts/ideas resonate and enlighten, and to get feedback that you are really hearing them and possibly even offering something helpful.  I’m grateful for [...]

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Yesterday I found myself with low energy,  easily annoyed and frustrated, and feeling impatient.  I felt my tight mouth and serious eyes and knew how much better a smile, smiling eyes, and some laughter would feel.  I was able to step far enough outside of my reality to observe it, and that is a step [...]

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May 16th is my Birthday…
The weather was a pleasant surprise – warmer and more sun than forecasted.  When I caught myself giving thought to what I didn’t receive – call/card/email from mother (forgetful and not actively engaged in my life), dad (gone, and never had a relationship), brother (totally wrapped up in his own drama [...]

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