I used to be uncomfortable whenever there was a lull in a conversation. I used to jump in and fill it with ANYTHING rather than just let any silence be there. I am noticing that I am a lot more comfortable with silence now. I am learning how powerful it is. When someone stops talking … Continue reading I Hear You
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In Loving Silence
Today we (G and I) attended a brunch to celebrate the new marriage and the the 30 year anniversary of two of our best friends, Zee and Marty. The food was delicious, the company was sparkling, but what touched me the most about the whole day (and so many things touched me) was when Zee … Continue reading In Loving Silence
A Little Nibble of Silence
Official “Kath-led Morning Yoga” has now ended for the year and will return with the rains and the robins in April. But some of us still get up at the butt-crack of dawn on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings to practice Ashtanga. Nobody teaches it, we just DO IT. Christine is the expert, so we … Continue reading A Little Nibble of Silence
4 Minutes, 33 Seconds
Last night I went to Christine Moulton’s recital. (Christine’s the one who has me hooked on Ashtanga and keeps me inspired.) For her “day job” she teaches flute in the MU Music Department (she’s a superstar). For her recital last night she enlisted a guitarist, an English horn player and a soprano. The whole thing … Continue reading 4 Minutes, 33 Seconds